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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 21, 2018 16:33:43 GMT -5
So, I saw this in an antique store. I didn't pick it up because I didn't have the money ($55) and wasn't really sure if I liked it or not, but thought I'd get a photo to share with y'all and maybe someone would know something about it. It had written in script on the underside by the stem "Court" and a fancy cursive type "L" in front of the word.   |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 21, 2018 16:35:56 GMT -5
Looks like a gangland pipe. Doubles up as a knuckle duster.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 17:04:47 GMT -5
Did you notice the name “ Alpha “ anywhere on the briar? Like LL said, looks like a pipe that could be used in “ hand to hand combat “! Not my style at all.
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Post by AJ on Jul 21, 2018 17:08:38 GMT -5
Unique but not one I would want in my collection. I am curious about how well it smokes.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 21, 2018 17:18:42 GMT -5
lol, yeah kinda looks like it could double for brass knuckles. I wondered about the smokability too, the hole is more on the side of the bowl and kind of off-center. It was obviously smoked, but not much.
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Post by AJ on Jul 21, 2018 17:33:31 GMT -5
It looks to have been made from good Briar. Some really nice grain but even though the design is unique the workmanship seems lacking. I’m basing that on the way the chamber seems to be drilled off center.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 21, 2018 17:38:39 GMT -5
Another wood sculpture that's called a pipe! Even at $55.00 it's a waste of money !  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 17:43:44 GMT -5
Hardly a waste. Each person has their own tastes and it's worth it to M'Lady no matter the price as long as she is happy
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 21, 2018 17:58:50 GMT -5
So, I saw this in an antique store. I didn't pick it up because I didn't have the money ($55) and wasn't really sure if I liked it or not, but thought I'd get a photo to share with y'all and maybe someone would know something about it. It had written in script on the underside by the stem "Court" and a fancy cursive type "L" in front of the word. She didn't buy it! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 18:02:08 GMT -5
So, I saw this in an antique store. I didn't pick it up because I didn't have the money ($55) and wasn't really sure if I liked it or not, but thought I'd get a photo to share with y'all and maybe someone would know something about it. It had written in script on the underside by the stem "Court" and a fancy cursive type "L" in front of the word. She didn't buy it! I think it's still well worth the price. My issue is not having the jack to punk down. I love the freehand stuff. Point taken, though |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 18:11:40 GMT -5
David, send Lady M the money and I’m sure if you ask her she’d be more than happy to purchase the pipe in your behalf 👍
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 21, 2018 18:22:12 GMT -5
if I had the money I'd probably have bought it, just for a conversation piece at pipe gatherings, lol. We are heading back in a few weeks, if it is still there I will probably pick it up. Who knows, it might be good for a valuable trade at some point.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 20:30:03 GMT -5
I kinda like it, though perhaps on the heavy side. I think bowl location was dictated by the briar. I have seen that stem used by Danish makers. That long run all the way through the block for the airway took some skill.
I think it is a sleeper and not overpriced.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 21, 2018 20:50:41 GMT -5
I think it is pretty cool. Art is a matter of individual tastes.
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Post by herbinedave on Jul 21, 2018 21:30:45 GMT -5
I have paid damn near $1,000.00 on a pipe. I would have no problem giving $55.00 for that one. May even be able to haggle it down a few bucks!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 22:02:08 GMT -5
Could very well be a Royal Court "R. Court" made by Glen Court and the "R" just just looked like an "L".
He did quite a few free hands like this. Although I think it is a great example it looks to be the drilling is pretty far off but,
none the less a good piece for a collection and I would have seriously tried to haggle the price because of the drilling.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 21, 2018 22:15:30 GMT -5
Not my cup of tea, but it has some nice looking Briar. I would try to haggle it down, clean it up and flip it... on the off chance someone is looking for it to add to their collection.
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Post by scrooge on Jul 21, 2018 23:10:56 GMT -5
Right up my alley. Beautiful!
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 22, 2018 0:07:24 GMT -5
Pretty cool, I don't think I have ever seen one quite like that but I've only been smoking for a short while. I'm positive that you will enjoy it for years to come.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 22, 2018 6:59:41 GMT -5
Could very well be a Royal Court "R. Court" made by Glen Court and the "R" just just looked like an "L". He did quite a few free hands like this. Although I think it is a great example it looks to be the drilling is pretty far off but, none the less a good piece for a collection and I would have seriously tried to haggle the price because of the drilling. THANK YOU! I am so glad to have some pedigree on this pipe. We couldn't see the first letter well at all, it probably is an "R" Any more info on the maker you can share? |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 22, 2018 7:01:21 GMT -5
Right up my alley. Beautiful! That's exactly what I thought when I saw it!  |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 22, 2018 7:04:00 GMT -5
I would definitely try to haggle, probably put hubby in charge of that since he can talk authoritatively about wood, craftmanship, etc.!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 8:35:29 GMT -5
Could very well be a Royal Court "R. Court" made by Glen Court and the "G" just just looked like an "L". He did quite a few free hands like this. Although I think it is a great example it looks to be the drilling is pretty far off but, none the less a good piece for a collection and I would have seriously tried to haggle the price because of the drilling. THANK YOU! I am so glad to have some pedigree on this pipe. We couldn't see the first letter well at all, it probably is an "R" Any more info on the maker you can share? Sorry, That's all I know of him and the "R" should be a " G" for Glen, sorry. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 22, 2018 8:47:49 GMT -5
aha! thanks  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 22, 2018 10:43:15 GMT -5
Here's a question... If you didn't like the shape but were good at the carving, or knew someone who was, is there enough there to work with in order to fashion it into a more aesthetically pleasing shape?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 11:08:55 GMT -5
Here's a question... If you didn't like the shape but were good at the carving, or knew someone who was, is there enough there to work with in order to fashion it into a more aesthetically pleasing shape? Okay, the draft hole is way off centered, but it’s possible the pipe is still a pretty good smoker. It’s a beautiful piece of briar and the seller might drop the price if it’s been on the shelf long enough. Not my style, however I do like the plateau 👌👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 22, 2018 11:24:05 GMT -5
Here's a question... If you didn't like the shape but were good at the carving, or knew someone who was, is there enough there to work with in order to fashion it into a more aesthetically pleasing shape? Okay, the draft hole is way off centered, but it’s possible the pipe is still a pretty good smoker. It’s a beautiful piece of briar and the seller might drop the price if it’s been on the shelf long enough. Not my style, however I do like the plateau 👌👍 Thanks for answering my question. Lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 11:25:22 GMT -5
Here's a question... If you didn't like the shape but were good at the carving, or knew someone who was, is there enough there to work with in order to fashion it into a more aesthetically pleasing shape? There may be but, why would you want to? That be like taking the Mona Lisa and changing it to suit yourself. Granted the pipes no Mona Lisa as far as skill of drilling but, it's a beauty to me and possibly others, it's just the idea of changing someones creation. I certainly wouldn't want someone to change one of my pipes. Now if it's opening a draw or the like I can see that because it doesn't change the esthetics and makes it a better smoker. Some may disagree. Besides if one were to try something like that, one never knows what pits may be lurking deeper into the wood and then one would make it worse. I reckon it all boils down to a respect thing that one maker has for another. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 22, 2018 11:26:09 GMT -5
Here's a question... If you didn't like the shape but were good at the carving, or knew someone who was, is there enough there to work with in order to fashion it into a more aesthetically pleasing shape? There may be but, why would you want to? That be like taking the Mona Lisa and changing it to suit yourself. Granted the pipes no Mona Lisa as far as skill of drilling but, it's a beauty to me and possibly others, it's just the idea of changing someones creation. I certainly wouldn't want someone to change one of my pipes. Now if it's opening a draw or the like I can see that because it doesn't change the esthetics and makes it a better smoker. Some may disagree. Besides if one were to try something like that, one never knows what pits may be lurking deeper into the wood and then one would make it worse. I reckon it all boils down to a respect thing that one maker has for another. I never thought of it like that. You make a good point. |
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