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Posted 2 years ago
Jackie
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This pipe belonged to my great grandfather. It was his first really elaborate pipe and he gave it to my grandmother (his daughter) as a house warming present in her newly built 1912 home. It remained by her fireplace for nearly 90 years. Now, I have it in my home. I don't know the manufacturer--in fact, it is possible that my great grandfather may have even carved it himself as he was a competent artist.
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Brilliant it looks like the singer Seasick Steve ( American singer )
Thank you irishpp. I'm not familiar with the American singer you mentioned.
I don't think so, AR8Jason--it's far too perfect for that; it looks to be professionally tooled and finished. These are things they would not have access to in camp.
beautiful piece....My grandfather would have loved it as he had a nice collection himself. My mother still has the pipe-stand he used to store them . Unfortunately his live-in sister-in-law (my great-aunt) thought it wise to wash each one out with soap and warm water!!!! Needless to say, upon my grandfathers' return, he was lost for thought :(
Thank you, maureenhelly. Oh, you're poor grandfather. I hope he was able to break in some new ones after that!
most beautiful thanks for sharin
Absolutely lovely. A piece to be very proud of.
Thank you, AR8Jason. You have given me a totallly different picture of the Civil War. How will I ever know the real history? Have you seen very many pipes like this one? I'm hoping who ever carved it might have carved others, too.
Thank you, titanium720. Things I love are easy for me to share.
Thank you, PassingFancy. I am grateful to have it.
Thank you so much, AR8Jason. $300-$3000, quite a range! You are very kind to look at all those sites and be so helpful.
What a cool looking pipe.
Thank you, JTeachout. It's always nice to hear compliments on cherished items!