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Post by stilllernin on Jul 24, 2018 17:20:33 GMT -5
Not a lot said about them, so just wondering if any wise old piper remembers or has anything good to say about them. They are fairly frugally priced for a Algerian briar pipe.
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 24, 2018 17:23:42 GMT -5
Sorry to waste your time, but I've heard the word magical synonymous with algerian.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 17:31:17 GMT -5
Edwards pipes are made from well aged Algerian briarđđđ
Only have one Edwards myself but I keep my eyes open for a good deal. However I own many old Algerian briars from the 30âs thru the 60âs from many well known makers of their time. One of my favorites is a hand carved chubby pot from Master Pipe maker & Sculptor Pierre Morel Sr. I cherish that as a piece of Art but do smoke it as well a few times a year. For me, no other pipes smoke as well as a pipe made from Algerian briar!
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Post by AJ on Jul 24, 2018 17:34:31 GMT -5
Iâve never smoked an Edwardâs that didnât give a superior performance and deliver one of the best smoking experiences ever. There are several (old geezers)  on this forum that can attest to my claim. Pepesdad1, Monbla256, Lonecoyote, and mgtarheel are some that come to mind. AJ |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Jul 24, 2018 17:59:50 GMT -5
I have a big old Edwards that I would put up for sale for someone else to enjoy, since I have too many already. I had set it aside to clean up the stem a little, but right now, I Can't Find It! Sound familiar?
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Post by slowroll on Jul 24, 2018 18:17:06 GMT -5
I have 2 Edwards and they're great.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 24, 2018 19:10:06 GMT -5
I have about 20 that I bought back in the '70s. There was an Edward's literally up the street from me and I spent a lot of Sat. mornings there. Needless to say I bought a lot of there pipes during that time. They were very affordable and had superior smoking qualitys compered to much t hat was available then. Here's what Pipedia says: pipedia.org/wiki/Edward's as far as some background info. The same firm owns them, FTG Enterprises, but no longer makes the pipes in Tampa. I have no experience with the pipes made today but would ALWAYS but an older one when the opportunity comes. They are probably THE BEST smoking pipes made ! JMHO  |
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 24, 2018 19:33:25 GMT -5
Much appreciated,some of these company's of old are before my time and a half, so its just hard to truly and fully respect son thing of which you know nothing about. Nottoo surprised I can't seem to get it to smoke bad, I certainly appreciate it more,and will keep my eyes peeled for another.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 20:12:14 GMT -5
Much appreciated,some of these company's of old are before my time and a half, so its just hard to truly and fully respect son thing of which you know nothing about. Nottoo surprised I can't seem to get it to smoke bad, I certainly appreciate it more,and will keep my eyes peeled for another. Go look on eBay, within their search engine type...Algerian tobacco pipes....youâll have plenty too also seeđ |
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Post by herbinedave on Jul 24, 2018 20:22:06 GMT -5
Randy Wiley, a noted US Carver, got his start there.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 24, 2018 20:36:08 GMT -5
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Post by mgtarheel on Jul 24, 2018 21:28:32 GMT -5
Look for the older Edwards (50s & 60s). Another thing to consider the briar is oil cured. I have about 20 of them and they are for the most part inexpensive.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 24, 2018 22:00:50 GMT -5
Look for the older Edwards (50s & 60s). Another thing to consider the briar is oil cured. I have about 20 of them and they are for the most part inexpensive. Edwards wasn't started until 1968 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 22:09:26 GMT -5
The Edwards pipes were first made in the late 60âs and originally produced in St. Claude France. They smoke great with or without fills. A few on eBay now going for $80.00 plus. I keep looking everyday for a good buy on another Edwards pipeđ
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 24, 2018 22:28:36 GMT -5
The grain on this Edwards is hauntingly nice, there's birdseye to the max, and some fine flame grain,I really gotta figure out this picture thing, almost briar sensory overload even though its a little dull still
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 0:26:35 GMT -5
I have an Edward's Algerian briar churchwarden that's a great smoke as well.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 25, 2018 0:34:42 GMT -5
All four of mine are in regular rotation...good smokers!
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Post by AJ on Jul 25, 2018 10:56:13 GMT -5
Look for the older Edwards (50s & 60s). Another thing to consider the briar is oil cured. I have about 20 of them and they are for the most part inexpensive. Edwards wasn't started until 1968 Edwardâs began importing pipes from a France in 1958 and continued until 1963 when they began producing them in Tampa, Fl. (Ref:Pipephil) AJ |
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Post by mgtarheel on Jul 25, 2018 12:12:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the assist AJ.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 25, 2018 13:27:19 GMT -5
Edwards wasn't started until 1968 Edwardâs began importing pipes from a France in 1958 and continued until 1963 when they began producing them in Tampa, Fl. (Ref:Pipephil) AJ AJ, Where did you find any info about them importing from France in 1958? I have an Edwards catalog I got from the Dallas store when I first t there which says they started in 1968. Here's an interview with Gordon Smith who owns FTG Enterprises which has owned Edwards since they started and he says they started production in Tampa in 1971 pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-manufacturer-retailer-spotlight/fgt-enterprises-inc-gordon-smith/ I'm really interested in the 1958 date ! |
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Post by AJ on Jul 25, 2018 13:49:40 GMT -5
Edwardâs began importing pipes from a France in 1958 and continued until 1963 when they began producing them in Tampa, Fl. (Ref:Pipephil) AJ AJ, Where did you find any info about them importing from France in 1958? I have an Edwards catalog I got from the Dallas store when I first t there which says they started in 1968. Here's an interview with Gordon Smith who owns FTG Enterprises which has owned Edwards since they started and he says they started production in Tampa in 1971 pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-manufacturer-retailer-spotlight/fgt-enterprises-inc-gordon-smith/ I'm really interested in the 1958 date ! Michael go to Piephil and Edwardâs began importing pipes from a France in 1958 and continued until 1963 when they began producing them in Tampa, Fl. (Ref:Pipephil) AJ AJ, Where did you find any info about them importing from France in 1958? I have an Edwards catalog I got from the Dallas store when I first t there which says they started in 1968. Here's an interview with Gordon Smith who owns FTG Enterprises which has owned Edwards since they started and he says they started production in Tampa in 1971 pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-manufacturer-retailer-spotlight/fgt-enterprises-inc-gordon-smith/ I'm really interested in the 1958 date ! Michael go to Pipephil and on the left side of the page select âEâ and then scroll down the page until you reach Edwardâs. Read what it says. Click Here AJ |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 14:20:42 GMT -5
Another pipe seen on eBay are Hialeah, all marked made from Algerian briar. Given the name and briar, I have wondered if these could be Edward's 2nd's (there being no other info available) ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 14:47:54 GMT -5
I was just outbid on a Edwards nosewarmer once again! Damn, word must have gotten out about how well they smokeđ
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 25, 2018 16:38:00 GMT -5
Iâve never smoked an Edwardâs that didnât give a superior performance and deliver one of the best smoking experiences ever. There are several (old geezers) on this forum that can attest to my claim. Pepesdad1, Monbla256, Lonecoyote, and mgtarheel are some that come to mind. AJ Yup, Geezer AJ turned me on to the wonders of Edwards pipes with a fine coachman and a billiard #700-L...the L is for Large cause this one is. Edwards pipes are the unsung heroes of the pipe world. That Algerian briar can't be beat. |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 25, 2018 17:48:02 GMT -5
Another pipe seen on eBay are Hialeah, all marked made from Algerian briar. Given the name and briar, I have wondered if these could be Edward's 2nd's (there being no other info available) ? Edwards did not make seconds. FTG that owned Edwards, made other brands to sell to pipe shops but only used the oil cured Algerian briar for Edwards pipes. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 18:44:53 GMT -5
There are Algerian briar pipes and oil cured Algerian Briar pipes,I know itâs confusing.
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 25, 2018 20:49:02 GMT -5
Edwards are known to have some funky signature styles. The one I managed to procure is a paneled rodesian style with square shank, its menacingly dignified like a nice bulldog though. rebornpipes.com/tag/edwards-algerian-briar-pipes/There's the design Its still mintđ |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 25, 2018 21:11:30 GMT -5
There are Algerian briar pipes and oil cured Algerian Briar pipes,I know itâs confusing. Two other firms did the same with oil cured Algerian briar. BBB made ALL their pipes from this til the late '70s and Dunhill made two series with oil cured Algerian briar, the Bruyere series and ALL of their Shell (blasted) pipes till around '68/'69. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 21:26:58 GMT -5
There are Algerian briar pipes and oil cured Algerian Briar pipes,I know itâs confusing. Two other firms did the same with oil cured Algerian briar. BBB made ALL their pipes from this til the late '70s and Dunhill made two series with oil cured Algerian briar, the Bruyere series and ALL of their Shell (blasted) pipes till around '68/'69. Correct Michael, I believe â68 was the last year Dunhill made an oil cured Algerian Shell briar pipe. BBB makes some outstanding smokersđđ |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 21:22:27 GMT -5
I've had my eye out for an estate Oom Paul for sometime. I just got this Edward's Oom Paul on eBay. It's my first full bent pipe as well.  |
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on this forum that can attest to my claim. Pepesdad1, Monbla256, Lonecoyote, and mgtarheel are some that come to mind. 
