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  1. oldsoldier

    JPL Pipe: Information

    Hi; I recently Purchased a lovely old bent stemmed Billiard Bowled Pipe branded JPL BRUYERE ST.CLAUDE FRANCE. The Shank is very short and chunky. I've been trying to find some history of the JPL brand in particular, but can find nothing other than it's a French made St.Claude pipe. Can...
  2. oldsoldier

    TENON STUCK TIGHT IN SHANK

    Any advice on how to safely remove a Tenon stuck tightly inside a pipe shank. I bought the pipe in this condition, and it appears that the sleeve of the tenon simply stayed in the pipe when the stem was removed. The pipe is a nice Savinelli and I'm afraid that in my ignorance I'll make matters...
  3. oldsoldier

    Help Identify My Pipe

    I recently purchased a Pipe Lot which included a Pipe that I cannot specifically identify other than it was made in France. The Pipe Is a Briar Forward canted Cutty, fitted with a straight Ovaloid screw-in Stem. The tenon is fitted with what appears a permanently fixed Filter fitting that...
  4. oldsoldier

    Antique USA 'Reb' Patent 29650 Pipe

    Can anyone help me with the history or otherwise of antique?? USA made 'Reb' Patent 29650 branded Pipes? I've never heard of them before and can find nothing in my pipe Library. Many thanks; old soldier
  5. oldsoldier

    Dan Blue Note?

    As almost exclusively a smoker of English Blends; I'm looking at trying some Aromatics, of which I have next to no experience with. A NON-smoking friend suggested Blue Note. Are there any thoughts positive or otherwise regarding this blend? The reason I ask, is that it seems to have a...
  6. oldsoldier

    New Member - Introducing Myself

    Hello to all from Down-Under Queensland Australia; My name is Vic, and I've been a Pipe Smoker for over 40 years, enjoying mostly English Blends,in particular Esoterica Penzance. I'm an ex Infantryman, retiring in 1990 after 20 years Service both at home and overseas. I no longer am able to...