I picked up an Italian made "Mastercraft" meerschaum lined pipe today at a local estate sale (Fort Collins). It is unusual in that it has a Straight 9" stem - a 12 inch Churchwarden.. I cruised the web but could not find another pipe of similar design. The stem has a very tiny hole at the button and a stinger (which I have already removed). The meerschaum is more brown than white but the stem is nearly perfect - only some small scratches but zero tooth divots or scummy tarnish. After cleaning I plan to give the stem some curve to make the pipe more comfortable to hold and smoke. I see this as a contemplative type to smoke while sitting on the deck thinking over my next stepson the muzzleloader I am building.
I just thought I'd share the find with everyone. My first local estate find.
JC - Colorado
I just thought I'd share the find with everyone. My first local estate find.
JC - Colorado
