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  1. denholrl

    Latest Acquisition

    I just received this beautiful Connoisseur freehand cavalier.
  2. denholrl

    Show us your Genods.

    This very large and beautifully-grained Genod was carved by Jacky Craens, probably in the 1990's. I won it on eBay, for a song. It has some of the most beautiful grain I've ever seen. And, it's big . . . 2-1/2" bowl . . . and an excellent smoker.
  3. denholrl

    Show Us Your Pipe Cabinet

    My pipe cabinet used to be my mother's china cabinet. Here it is with most of my collection: 25+ Connoisseurs, Petersons, Mastro de Pajas, and a slew of others.
  4. denholrl

    Show us Your Best Smoker

    Here's a few of my pipes that consistently give me easy, satisfying smokes. At the top is a Peterson's 9BC Sterling; a real winner. In the middle is a Connoisseur "Original" that I got free from Nikos Levin . . . free because there is a hairline crack in the rim. That was twenty years ago and...
  5. denholrl

    Is this Mold?

    Adds a little "funk" to the smoke. Enjoy!
  6. denholrl

    Do You have a Pipe You can’t Bring Yourself to Smoke?

    Those Barlings are fantastic!!
  7. denholrl

    Do You have a Pipe You can’t Bring Yourself to Smoke?

    I inherited this patent Dunhill Shell poker from my wife's uncle . . . bowl only. It was in rough shape. I sent it to George Debos who made a period-accurate stem and restored the bowl to perfection. A few chips were repaired and fit in invisibly with the blast. George made twenty a...
  8. denholrl

    Dogs & Pipes

    My puppy has chewed up my cell phone, the remote to the TV, and a pair of my glasses. I don't let him anywhere near my pipes.
  9. denholrl

    GLP Charring Cross to trade

    Seven or eight years ago I tried Charing Cross, liked it, and bought a few tins. Now, I'm much more into Virginias and VaPers and would like to trade a sealed 8-oz. tin of Charring Cross for a like quantity of Virginia (multiple 2 oz. tins would be fine). One I tried recently and like a lot is...
  10. denholrl

    Why do Sellers Avoid Pics of the Chamber?

    It's tricky to get a good, meaningful shot. Lighting and focus being the issues.
  11. denholrl

    Looking for Ed Burak Connoisseur freehands

    Glad to meet you, Jay. Not many Connoisseur collectors out there. I’m traveling right now but please feel free to email me at robdenholtz@gmail.com and we can chat Connoisseurs and share pics.
  12. denholrl

    Looking for Ed Burak Connoisseur freehands

    And, here's one I sold a few years ago and wish I hadn't . . .
  13. denholrl

    Looking for Ed Burak Connoisseur freehands

    Here's one . . .
  14. denholrl

    Micoli Calabash Pipe Stand

    I searched but could not find any. Could you send me the link(s)? Thanks.