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Post by smellthehatfirst on Apr 28, 2019 2:25:20 GMT -5
The Dunhill Namiki Billiard. If I owned it I would never smoke it. It would sit in a place of prominence.  I've seen photos of a lot of Namiki Dunhills, but this is certainly the loveliest composition I've seen.
I'm sure each is one of a kind, so this one has vanished into a collection, never to be seen again.
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Post by chasingembers on Apr 28, 2019 2:28:21 GMT -5
You can get a 7-9 inch churchwarden stem from Stem and Briar for $26.90. That will be cut from a blank, rather than hand-cut.
Not that stems cut from a blank are bad. Just, if I were setting up my favorite piece, I'd rather have hand cut.
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Post by chasingembers on Apr 28, 2019 2:30:22 GMT -5
The Dunhill Namiki Billiard. If I owned it I would never smoke it. It would sit in a place of prominence. There's a Dunhill Namiki Maki-E Rakucho Limited Edition on flea-bay. It's been up for sale for a few months now. For a mere $35,000usd it could be yours. Seriously, who in their right mind would spend $35K on a pipe? (Sorry don't know how to link or post pics here - seller is airlineinternational if anyone cares to look) More dollars than sense. After bad experiences with Dunhill pipes, I would have a hard time paying $100 for some of their more standard pieces. |
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Post by elric on Apr 28, 2019 2:34:46 GMT -5
Yeah that's the one. Thanks. The box is a nice piece of work but it's damaged. I'm 'watching' it so I get 'ending soon' reminders. Yeah, better hurry up & make a bid.  |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Apr 28, 2019 3:30:25 GMT -5
That will be cut from a blank, rather than hand-cut.
Not that stems cut from a blank are bad. Just, if I were setting up my favorite piece, I'd rather have hand cut.
$100 still seems a bit steep. I had this stem and tamper commissioned for a friend's wife for $25. Well, you got a heck of a deal, if those pieces were hand cut. Given the pattern, I don't imagine there were pre-cast blanks at hand!
I am not saying it can't be done for less. But the going rate for a hand-cut replacement stem is on the order of a hundred bucks.
I don't begrudge it. Cutting a stem from rod is a lot of work. And there is non-trivial cost associated with keeping rod in stock.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Apr 28, 2019 3:33:50 GMT -5
There's a Dunhill Namiki Maki-E Rakucho Limited Edition on flea-bay. It's been up for sale for a few months now. For a mere $35,000usd it could be yours. Seriously, who in their right mind would spend $35K on a pipe? (Sorry don't know how to link or post pics here - seller is airlineinternational if anyone cares to look) More dollars than sense. After bad experiences with Dunhill pipes, I would have a hard time paying $100 for some of their more standard pieces. Goodness gracious, what did Dunhill do to you? Broadly speaking, Dunhill makes very fine factory pipes, distinguished by, well, some measure of quality control. And also a white dot.
They ain't magic, but they're generally pretty decent, and hilariously overpriced.
What the heck happened to you such that you wouldn't pay $100 for a pretty darned good factory pipe?
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Post by chasingembers on Apr 28, 2019 3:45:30 GMT -5
More dollars than sense. After bad experiences with Dunhill pipes, I would have a hard time paying $100 for some of their more standard pieces. Goodness gracious, what did Dunhill do to you? Broadly speaking, Dunhill makes very fine factory pipes, distinguished by, well, some measure of quality control. And also a white dot.
They ain't magic, but they're generally pretty decent, and hilariously overpriced.
What the heck happened to you such that you wouldn't pay $100 for a pretty darned good factory pipe?
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Post by chasingembers on Apr 28, 2019 3:48:18 GMT -5
$100 still seems a bit steep. I had this stem and tamper commissioned for a friend's wife for $25. Well, you got a heck of a deal, if those pieces were hand cut. Given the pattern, I don't imagine there were pre-cast blanks at hand!
I am not saying it can't be done for less. But the going rate for a hand-cut replacement stem is on the order of a hundred bucks.
I don't begrudge it. Cutting a stem from rod is a lot of work. And there is non-trivial cost associated with keeping rod in stock.
Hand cut indeed by Adam Sheehan of Carmette Pipes. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2019 5:13:37 GMT -5
Hah, and it's damaged! Hell, 35k isn't even a discount on list price. They're just hoping someone will toss'em an offer. Send in $8k and see what happens  Yup, some severe damage to the case, which is the best part of this rare pipe collection that has not been smoked. About 3 months ago I made an offer of $35.00, but to my chagrin it was turned down. Just wanted to make the seller aware his price is “ way out of the ballpark “! The reality is the seller of any item, from an airplane that’s way overpriced to a pipe as well, has the right to ask whatever price he/she deems fit, but it’s up to the buyer to walk away from a bad deal. For me I wouldn’t pay $350.00 let alone $8k, a collector will eventually purchase the pipe/case and pay BIG bucks. Plus BIG bucks for the proper restoration of the case ( crack repair ) that needs an air brushing after, then the perfect restoration to the rare pipe that would most likely never be smoked, just a show piece for that “ wealthy pipe collector “ within the Asian market....JMHO. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Apr 28, 2019 8:35:46 GMT -5
Not a dream shape, but one day I'd like to purchase one of Cramptholomew 's pipes, for a ton of reasons...knowing the man that he is being the main reason. ...the JB ( Cramptholomew) pipe I have simply blew me away. The man is "the man." Between that one and my small stable of Ashtons and James Upshalls, I am one happy camper... |
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 28, 2019 11:49:57 GMT -5
There's a Dunhill Namiki Maki-E Rakucho Limited Edition on flea-bay. It's been up for sale for a few months now. For a mere $35,000usd it could be yours. Seriously, who in their right mind would spend $35K on a pipe? (Sorry don't know how to link or post pics here - seller is airlineinternational if anyone cares to look) More dollars than sense. After bad experiences with Dunhill pipes, I would have a hard time paying $100 for some of their more standard pieces. A similar one is on AirlineInternational for a mere $13,500. However Smokingpipes lists a new one (different design) for $3,990.75, which I think is the price when new. If the one offered at 35k doesn't sell for that, it will sell for something near it. That's why collector's buy them. Smoking it or not is your decision, however that will significantly reduce its collector value. It's certainly not for everyone. Though I would love to have one, they are way out of my price range even new. |
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 28, 2019 11:51:00 GMT -5
Not a dream shape, but one day I'd like to purchase one of Cramptholomew 's pipes, for a ton of reasons...knowing the man that he is being the main reason. ...the JB ( Cramptholomew ) pipe I have simply blew me away. The man is "the man." Between that one and my small stable of Ashtons and James Upshalls, I am one happy camper... +1. Cramps pipes should also be considered collector level. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Apr 28, 2019 17:26:44 GMT -5
Goodness gracious, what did Dunhill do to you? Broadly speaking, Dunhill makes very fine factory pipes, distinguished by, well, some measure of quality control. And also a white dot.
They ain't magic, but they're generally pretty decent, and hilariously overpriced.
What the heck happened to you such that you wouldn't pay $100 for a pretty darned good factory pipe?
Two straights and one zulu that wouldn't pass a pipe cleaner. The Ruby Bark billiard got traded for three tins of Mephisto while the LB billiard and zulu became planters for a season before being trashed.
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Apr 28, 2019 17:29:10 GMT -5
More dollars than sense. After bad experiences with Dunhill pipes, I would have a hard time paying $100 for some of their more standard pieces. A similar one is on AirlineInternational for a mere $13,500. However Smokingpipes lists a new one (different design) for $3,990.75, which I think is the price when new. If the one offered at 35k doesn't sell for that, it will sell for something near it. That's why collector's buy them. Smoking it or not is your decision, however that will significantly reduce its collector value. It's certainly not for everyone. Though I would love to have one, they are way out of my price range even new. Those lacquered Dunhills are the rare example of a pipe I wouldn't be willing to smoke, because the rims are lacquered in addition to the outer surfaces of the stummel. I would hate to watch that lacquer bubble on the rim  |
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Post by jeffd on May 10, 2019 14:34:22 GMT -5
If you have a 360EX you already like, had you considered getting a stem custom made?
A handmade stem can be had for a hundred dollars or so. There doesn't seem to be any practical reason you couldn't have one cut to the length and bend you prefer.
You can get a 7-9 inch churchwarden stem from Stem and Briar for $26.90. Wow wow wow. I never thought of that. |
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Post by jeffd on May 10, 2019 14:36:55 GMT -5
jeffd : Neerup makes some larger bowl Churchwardens and reasonably priced as well. I bought a Neerup. Big bowl, long stem. Nice feel. Clenchable. Lovely pipe. |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2019 14:59:33 GMT -5
My needs are simple a nice 1/4 bent prince I will know it when I see it. Not impressed by names, price tags or pipes painted by a pen company.
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Post by jeffd on Dec 13, 2019 13:42:36 GMT -5
jeffd : Neerup makes some larger bowl Churchwardens and reasonably priced as well. I bought a Neerup. Big bowl, long stem. Nice feel. Clenchable. Lovely pipe. Yep, I just got me another one. 1.9 inch depth bowl, beautiful step. Doing my first bowl in it, Carter Hall of course. |
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Post by Kerley0319 on Dec 13, 2019 15:25:41 GMT -5
Honestly if I could afford it - Id like to have one just like the bent stacky thing that cramps made. The dark brown smooth finish stack.
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Post by briarbuck on Dec 13, 2019 15:36:28 GMT -5
I'm lucky enough to have one of these from Michael Parks. Mines a bit craggier. Never gets wet. Never goes out. A phenomenal piece of equipment.  |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 13, 2019 15:59:26 GMT -5
 Michael Parks Big pipe over 8 inches long, Friend in another Forum bought it and it was too big for him. Paid a lot of money but don't regret it Smokes even better than it looks. 
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 13, 2019 17:11:23 GMT -5
i'm stuck on Charatans! This Coronation would do me just fine if I had an extra $2,000.k to spare!! 
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Post by Kerley0319 on Dec 13, 2019 17:41:08 GMT -5
i'm stuck on Charatans! This Coronation would do me just fine if I had an extra $2,000.k to spare!!
2,000! Holy smokes |
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 13, 2019 17:46:21 GMT -5
i'm stuck on Charatans! This Coronation would do me just fine if I had an extra $2,000.k to spare!!
2,000! Holy smokes |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 13, 2019 17:48:16 GMT -5
I have a cabinet full of "dream" pipes. I dream about getting rid of the other 150.
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Michael Parks Big pipe over 8 inches long, Friend in another Forum bought it and it was too big for him. Paid a lot of money but don't regret it Smokes even better than it looks.
