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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 20, 2021 14:55:29 GMT -5
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Hand of Glory
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Post by Hand of Glory on Aug 20, 2021 15:06:30 GMT -5
Nice looking pipe. Love the lattice work on it.
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Post by Silver on Aug 20, 2021 15:12:54 GMT -5
Very nice pipe. Been thinking about a meerschaum for a while, myself.
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Hand of Glory
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Post by Hand of Glory on Aug 20, 2021 15:13:51 GMT -5
Very nice pipe. Been thinking about a meerschaum for a while, myself. Sames. I feel like this type of pipe pick is one of those that you just wait until you see a very special one that really resonates with you. |
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Post by Silver on Aug 20, 2021 15:22:57 GMT -5
I've poked around a bit, just for fun. I don't want a figural or claw and egg type pipe. I like more traditional shapes with the geometric carving. Goldbrick - Herb, where did you get yours? |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Aug 20, 2021 15:26:56 GMT -5
 Got mine from Mr Bass, big Meer guy, did the EBay thing, was different, My Picasso Meer! 
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2021 15:39:55 GMT -5
I had a similar one that was a pretty good smoker, but I just didn't use it. I gave it to Mrlunting. 🙁 |
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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 20, 2021 16:08:24 GMT -5
I've poked around a bit, just for fun. I don't want a figural or claw and egg type pipe. I like more traditional shapes with the geometric carving. Goldbrick - Herb, where did you get yours? This pipe came as one of four stemless meer bowls...I picked the best of the four and sent it to Guy Wallace for a stem...Guy picked a rod that I think is perfect for the pipe , and stemmed it for me at a whopping 35 bucks...the four bowls cost me 27 dollars {a very early ebay purchase} and I ended up selling one for 25, for a non-smoker to display. This is my best smoking meer...a beagle I owned at one time, chewed through the fitted case. Thank goodness he stopped as he got to the stem  , he was more of a briar guy anyway. |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Aug 20, 2021 18:04:29 GMT -5
Very nice Herb. One of these days I'm going to add a meer to my stable.
Brad, that thing is a beast!
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Post by trailboss on Aug 21, 2021 22:12:37 GMT -5
Captain obvious!  We can see why it is a favorite of yours, it looks like you scored a really nice pipe. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 22, 2021 6:45:39 GMT -5
CAPTAIN OBVIOUS...now I know what C.O. stands for!
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 22, 2021 7:32:04 GMT -5
Nice meer. I'm still get onto the meer bandwagon. I'm still to get a clay pipe too.
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Lews Therin Kinslayer
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Post by Lews Therin Kinslayer on Aug 22, 2021 7:37:54 GMT -5
While I enjoy seeing all the intricately carved meers, I went with something very simple.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 22, 2021 7:55:44 GMT -5
While I enjoy seeing all the intricately carved meers, I went with something very simple. I think, when the time comes, I'll do the same, as I would be afraid of ruining a lovely work of art. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 22, 2021 9:02:39 GMT -5
My favorite meer is this one.  I've had this one for over 50 years and it was owned by my former boss at a pipe shop for over 50 years...it has an amber stem so I don't smoke it much.  I enjoy this one a lot too.  |
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chasingembers
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First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate,Solani Silver Flake, Yenidje Highlander, Angler's Dream, Watch City Slices, Salty Dogs, Mephisto, Ennerdale Flake, Rich Dark Honeydew, 1792 Flake
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Post by chasingembers on Aug 22, 2021 14:02:31 GMT -5
I primarily smoke meerschaum now.   Buy the favorite would have to be the Kenan skull.  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 22, 2021 14:09:36 GMT -5
Sweet pipes, Duane... you looked better with long hair...but short is not as hot or PIA.
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chasingembers
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First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate,Solani Silver Flake, Yenidje Highlander, Angler's Dream, Watch City Slices, Salty Dogs, Mephisto, Ennerdale Flake, Rich Dark Honeydew, 1792 Flake
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Post by chasingembers on Aug 22, 2021 15:52:15 GMT -5
Sweet pipes, Duane... you looked better with long hair...but short is not as hot or PIA. Indeed.👍 |
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Post by Silver on Aug 22, 2021 22:10:25 GMT -5
I primarily smoke meerschaum now. Buy the favorite would have to be the Kenan skull. Great pipes, Duane. My faves are in the first group, but they're all beautiful pieces. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 23, 2021 4:16:49 GMT -5
I primarily smoke meerschaum now. Buy the favorite would have to be the Kenan skull. Great pipes, Duane. My faves are in the first group, but they're all beautiful pieces. Yep, third one down in the first group is my favourite. |
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chasingembers
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Posts: 1,909
First Name: Duane
Favorite Pipe: My Growing J. Everett Collection, Fifteen Day Bruce Weaver Set, Meerschaums, Oguz Simsek Skulls
Favorite Tobacco: Black Frigate,Solani Silver Flake, Yenidje Highlander, Angler's Dream, Watch City Slices, Salty Dogs, Mephisto, Ennerdale Flake, Rich Dark Honeydew, 1792 Flake
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Post by chasingembers on Aug 23, 2021 11:41:44 GMT -5
I primarily smoke meerschaum now. Buy the favorite would have to be the Kenan skull. Great pipes, Duane. My faves are in the first group, but they're all beautiful pieces. The top four are the beginning of a seven day set. I've got a purple stemmed IMP apple not pictured but the four figurals are seasonal avatars. The photos are a bit deceiving too, The top four are nearly as large as the bottom four. The smallest of the bunch has a 2 inch deep chamber. |
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Post by Gandalf on Aug 23, 2021 12:28:45 GMT -5
This is my only meer - except for one meerschaum lined pipe. It belonged to my father-in-law. Smokes pretty good.  |
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Rattlesnake Daddy
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Aug 25, 2021 16:33:31 GMT -5
Took a picture off my meers today. The lattice billiard is currently my favorite to smoke. I bought the carved head almost 30 years ago. The smaller bent is my homage to the Col Mortimer pipe in the "For a Few Dollars More". I wanted one that was plain, so it would age on its own. The larger bent billiard in the back that looks like it has a cobra hood is un-smoked. I love the design, but the bowl is much larger than I usually smoke. I am trying to find the right blend to try in it. They don't get smoked much. I should probably remedy that.  |
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Post by trailboss on Aug 25, 2021 19:59:33 GMT -5
Took a picture off my meers today. The lattice billiard is currently my favorite to smoke. I bought the carved head almost 30 years ago. The smaller bent is my homage to the Col Mortimer pipe in the "For a Few Dollars More". I wanted one that was plain, so it would age on its own. The larger bent billiard in the back that looks like it has a cobra hood is un-smoked. I love the design, but the bowl is much larger than I usually smoke. I am trying to find the right blend to try in it. They don't get smoked much. I should probably remedy that. Nice looking set, it looks like 4 bases are covered. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 25, 2021 22:25:22 GMT -5
Great thread ! I have a few Meer bowl pipes, this is my fave...  But for a Meer pipe, I only have one...  Yes, it's a bent bulldog....  Definitely my weakness.... ;-) |
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Post by username on Aug 25, 2021 22:33:53 GMT -5
This akb claw meer I’ve been smoking all week.  Got it brand new last week.l and already starting to color nicely. |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 31, 2021 19:17:09 GMT -5
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Post by urbino on Dec 31, 2021 19:21:41 GMT -5
I've never picked up a meerschaum pipe and examined it, but the pics I've seen (of presumably Turkish meer), none of them have any striations like that. Am I just missing it in the photos, or is this unusual? |
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Post by trailboss on Dec 31, 2021 19:32:35 GMT -5
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SepioliteI am guessing that the striations are a result of the Meerschaum being inferior to Turkish? I just don't know.  After reading this, I am guessing that they mined the lake, (1950-1970) and as opposed to Turkish Meerschaum which comes from the ocean, maybe not as clean?
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Post by urbino on Dec 31, 2021 19:37:49 GMT -5
Interesting. I dunno. I like it, though.
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Got mine from Mr Bass, big Meer guy, did the EBay thing, was different, My Picasso Meer! 
