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Post by bambooshank on Dec 2, 2018 13:35:30 GMT -5
I was warned by several members that Pipes that were old, 1913 certainly qualifies, can have catastrophic events. Some have been known to crack and others totally split. It’s been killing me as to what to do and I made up my mind this week would be its maiden smoke. Humidity has been very high all week so I removed it from its case so it would hopefully soak some up. I chose some 2011 Esoterica Dorchester with a slightly moister feel than I would normally use and it smokes perfectly so far, will know if it made a decent protective coating shortly. banjo  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 2, 2018 13:42:05 GMT -5
I hope you both survive! Looks cold there.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2018 13:45:07 GMT -5
Looks very cold...take care of yourself and enjoy the pipe. ALL THE BEST TO YOU......BE WELL.
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Post by bambooshank on Dec 2, 2018 14:02:47 GMT -5
Success, at least 90% coverage and a splendid 1st smoke, only wish the maker were known! It’s a mixture of snow with some rain.
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Post by peteguy on Dec 2, 2018 14:09:55 GMT -5
Good looking pipe banjo. I was expecting this when I saw your title:  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 2, 2018 14:24:19 GMT -5
Afternoon, bamboo/banjo, fine looking pipe, as usual, glad the maiden smoke was a success...sure looks like not-a-nice day, but you are enduring, as always...and keepin' it smokey, as per usual.
Have a wonderful day!
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Post by Scott W on Dec 2, 2018 17:48:21 GMT -5
Good looking pipe man, enjoy it!
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Post by flybypipe on Dec 2, 2018 22:32:57 GMT -5
Good looking pipe banjo. I was expecting this when I saw your title:   |
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 2, 2018 22:40:25 GMT -5
Glad the pipe came through! Stay warm, Banjo... we want you around for a long while.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2018 22:49:21 GMT -5
bambooshank Banjo, is that a Rhodesian? Its a beautiful looking pipe, and, any markings on it at all? Just curious...
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Post by trailboss on Dec 2, 2018 23:10:08 GMT -5
Rhodesian= Round shank... R for round
Bulldog= Diamond shank... ( I think I am right)
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 2, 2018 23:13:51 GMT -5
Rhodesian= Round shank... R for round Bulldog= Diamond shank... ( I think I am right) ...sounds right to me, Charlie... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2018 0:04:03 GMT -5
Rhodesian= Round shank... R for round Bulldog= Diamond shank... ( I think I am right) Thanks Charlie. Sometimes I'm misled by the two carved rings near the top of the bowl, and have totally forgotten the diamond/oval shank indicators  |
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Post by antb on Dec 3, 2018 3:27:26 GMT -5
Success, at least 90% coverage and a splendid 1st smoke, only wish the maker were known! It’s a mixture of snow with some rain. banjo Nice pipe! No hallmarks? |
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Post by bambooshank on Dec 3, 2018 7:02:55 GMT -5
Thanks all and yes the bowl is reminiscent of a Rhodesian but as has been noted Diamond Shank equals Bulldog, given the hallmark on the silver work is 1913 I’d say they didn’t depart much like today in what we refer to as a classic shape. Sadly the only other hallmark, or markings, are probably the silversmiths, D&G, no luck finding either a pipe company nor a silversmith to hang that to but the leather case is quality as is the pipe, a shame not to know more than that, cheers all.
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Post by 5star on Dec 4, 2018 11:44:54 GMT -5
Congratulations on your first successful smoke with the 1913 pipe.
As is often said about many things - “If only it could talk, the tales it could tell ! “
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Post by dervis on Dec 4, 2018 16:37:16 GMT -5
Great looking pipe whatever it is.
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