trevorrace
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Post by trevorrace on Jan 14, 2018 1:49:20 GMT -5
I'm still not too well versed in the area of pipe makers, brands, styles, etc. So I'm never sure what anything is really worth, or what is garbage. However, being that I'm interested in learning the crafting side of things, I am interested in collecting project pipes as well. This was only 2.25 on eBay so I grabbed it. I see no markings in the pics, but does anyone have any information on this type of pipe? Or is it pretty general/generic? ![]()   |
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Post by papipeguy on Jan 14, 2018 8:51:26 GMT -5
Those became very popular right after WW II with returning GI's from Europe. They were mostly made in France ( the St. Claude area) and the leather covered briar that would normally be considered inferior for first grade pipes. I think a few of the Italian makers may still offer them. Longchamp, in France, was the big producer of leather covered pipe
I always thought that they looked pretty cool.
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Post by zambini on Jan 14, 2018 11:40:46 GMT -5
I have one that looks similar to yours and can attest from my experience that it is of inferior wood. It burns hot and without the leather it'd be difficult to hold. On the plus side the leather itself needs veeeery little upkeep.
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Post by mgtarheel on Jan 14, 2018 13:01:22 GMT -5
Looks like it might be " Longchamp" pipe. They were made in France. I own a couple unsmoked ones.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 14, 2018 14:13:15 GMT -5
My leather stitched Savinelli Grand Prix is a great smoker.
I must admit that when I wear my racing jacket and leather gloves, I am quite a dashing figure!
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trevorrace
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Post by trevorrace on Jan 15, 2018 0:11:15 GMT -5
Wow! Thanks so much for all the great info, guys! I honestly didn't even expect to get much response here, but this is great. It's a neat feeling to be learning so much about something in my late 30's. I also find that as I get older, I can appreciate the small stuff a LOT more than when i was younger. Thankfully, the whole pipe world is "the small stuff". I still have yet to discover an aspect about it that I don't like.
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