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  1. annioli

    Castello Stem Stamp

    thanks so much for all the input!!!
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    Castello Stem Stamp

    Hi. I have a question for anyone w/ an answer about Castello stem stamping. :-) I have a 2004 Greatline Fiammata KKK w/ the standard white bar in the stem, and on the underside it is stamped HD MADE STELLO. I have other Castello's that bear the HD MADE CASTELLO stamp on the underside of the...
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    White's Allsorbo Patent Scotland ???

    That's really good information. Thank you! I now remember reading about press meerschaum, but I didn't put that together here. I think because the guy who said he had a clay version of the pipe just stuck that in my head and I stopped thinking. Ha. But pressed meerschaum would sort of pull...
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    White's Allsorbo Patent Scotland ???

    Hi. Thx. I have seen quite a few at auction. I have one (claw/egg) that was sold to me as meerschaum, but then another collector saw it and said, "no, I have one of those, and that's clay." So, I got online and started looking them up. It seems that all the ones I found bearing the same markings...
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    White's Allsorbo Patent Scotland ???

    I am looking for ANY information about pipes stamped with this mark. Meerschaum? Clay? Both? I can't find any information on a "maker". As I say, ANY information would be welcomed! Thanks!
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    New Members, Introduce Yourself!

    Hello. I am definitely new to smoking, just started a couple weeks ago. I have been a pipe enthusiast for a bit longer, just never smoked. My first smoking experience was with briar; but I've found that as a new smoker, I'm having an easier time with meerschaum right now. Will hopefully...