Briar, old and new

Since I've been lurking mostly, figured it was about time I posted up some pictures of recent additions. I like old stuff. There is a gentleman out there by the name of Steve Laug who does excellent restoration work. I picked up these beauties from him, all excellent smokers:
Peterson Sherlock Holmes


Leonards


Hardcastle (twin to my grandfather's pipe)


Old "City Deluxe" circa early '30s I believe. A beautiful little pipe...


I picked up this Savinelli Sherwood Rock Briar from a member (Paul Arms)on another forum. A great deal and another real gentleman to do business with:


Finally, new briar. I've had a CW itch and found a very talented young carver who agreed to incorporate some lacewood I had into a unique and wonderful pipe. His name is Eric Archer, the brand is CEA Pipes:




And since people like to know who they are talking to...

Thanks Kevin, really enjoy this site.

Thanks ichbinmuede! That picture does not do it justice. Nice wire rustication on the rim with a wave. Eric does some really nice work. BTW, are you still tired? :wink:

Thanks dervis. From button to bowl it's almost 13 inches.

Thanks! When Steve showed me the pic's it jumped right out. Just like my grandpa's from way back...

Thanks everyone for the kind words and warm welcome. Al, that's a beautiful pipe. I just couldn't be more pleased with Steve and the pipes he was able to provide me. I would also recommend anyone who is in the market for a commissioned pipe to consider Eric Archer. He does fine work.
Couple more pic's of the grain on the City Deluxe. This little pipe is an outstanding smoke, and some really nice old briar: