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    HH Bold Kentucky

    Sadly no longer available in the UK. I did contact Mac Baren regarding this "withdrawn from the market" was the reply. What a shame
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    Colin Fromm Info Please

    Colin Fromm worked with Colin Leeson at Invicta Briars based in "The old ragged School" in Chatham. Originally starting out as a repair shop, they began producing their own pipes under the Invicta label. They also produced pipes and did stem work, for other companies. I've seen trays of pipes in...
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    James Upshall Pipes - A Discussion

    Wasn't having a go Ken, apologies not needed. Thanks for sharing your reminiscences with us .
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    James Upshall Pipes - A Discussion

    Tilshead pipes have had the JU on the mouthpiece since the late 1990's, so I don't really see how this be deemed to "tarnish the product". And as for the price, it strikes me as reasonable for the quality - yes there may be a flaw or pits, but never any fills.
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    James Upshall Pipes - A Discussion

    I've seen a few DS pipes come up over the years, I cant remember whether they had a grade stamp or not. Perhaps Ken can enlighten us. We cant ask Desmond - passed away a few years ago.
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    James Upshall Pipes - A Discussion

    DS=Desmond Sautter - a high end tobacconists in Mayfair. Its not a grade of pipe - simply a stamping for pipes sold in his shop
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    Astley Pipes = Re-Stamped Estate Pipes (Photos)

    No shop - I was just making a delivery to his house. I did meet Barry Jones about 5 years ago down at the factory in Wiltshire
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    Astley Pipes = Re-Stamped Estate Pipes (Photos)

    Waluljan : the ebay user "robski" is not me, he, or she is canadian and I live in the UK. Pitchfork: I saw the pipe in question on Wednesday of this week as I had a delivery to make to Moty's house. Moty buys pipes for 2 reasons. First is his own collection, this runs into many thousands...
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    Astley Pipes = Re-Stamped Estate Pipes (Photos)

    Pitchfork: I've seen and handled this pipe, it is not a fresh engraving
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    Astley Pipes = Re-Stamped Estate Pipes (Photos)

    Well, I've actually seen the GBD pipe in question. Nothing fake about it - its stamped GBD and has a metal GBD on the stem. Its not stamped "own Make" - That was just a poor choice of words. The so called fresh engraving is just a trick of the flash.
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    Carey Magic Inch

    Got mine for free. Its poorly made, but a great little smoker
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    Opinions Sought: Savinelli Punto Oro

    Reading the other contributions is fascinating, it makes me wonder whether the Estellas that were on the UK market were different to elsewhere. My recollection of them is that they were sold very cheaply especially when compared to a Punto Oro or Autograph. On the other hand, its possible that...
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    Astley Pipes = Re-Stamped Estate Pipes (Photos)

    The ones in the shop ( Bentley era) were also without marking, so I wouldn't read too much into that
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    Opinions Sought: Savinelli Punto Oro

    My understanding was that the Estella line was pretty low in the Savinelli line up, where as the Punto oro was just one down from the Autographs
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    Origins of Dunhill and Peterson Pipes?

    Colin Fromm still hand turns a number of Dunhill pipes at the old Invicta factory in Chatham. As for the rest, I've heard Spain mentioned many times
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    Peterson's Irish Flake

    Try mixing some 50:50 with 1792 - its very very tasty. However, I will not be held responsible if you wake up face down on Pluto! :twisted:
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    New Members, Introduce Yourself!

    Hi Folks, Looks like a lively place, so thought I'd join in. Been smoking pipes for the best part of thirty years. Couldn't tell you how many pipes I currently own , other than to say it's quite a few. They're mostly English and mostly traditional shapes. As for the weed, I stick to the heavy...
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