Dr Grabow belvedere

mihailo

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jun 1, 2016

131

43

NW Indiana

• Jul 16, 2016

• #1

So while I was browsing my towns countless antique malls, I came across a selection of pretty beat up non name pipes, however one in particular caught my eye. The pipe was a sandblasted like Dr Grabow in a author shape, I believe little to no visible defects and a complete stinger, and for little under $10. Needless to say I picked it up and will soon see how she smokes after a good cleaning and tlc.

 

codecreatively

Can't Leave

Sep 17, 2014

329

2

• Jul 16, 2016

• #2

Nothing better than an antique store find! Throw up a photo if you can!

 

tuold

Lifer

Oct 15, 2013

2,133

166

Beaverton,Oregon

• Jul 16, 2016

• #3

Nice find! I'd also like to see it after you get it cleaned up.
Maybe post it here: Show Off Your Dr Grabows Here

 

pagan

Lifer

May 6, 2016

5,963

28

West Texas

• Jul 16, 2016

• #4

Lets see

 

mihailo

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jun 1, 2016

131

43

NW Indiana

• Jul 16, 2016

• #5

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mihailo

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jun 1, 2016

131

43

NW Indiana

• Jul 16, 2016

• #6

 

mihailo

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jun 1, 2016

131

43

NW Indiana

• Jul 16, 2016

• #7

 

ejames

Lifer

Oct 6, 2009

3,916

22

• Jul 16, 2016

• #8

Shape 81 in what is called the "wire carved" finish. It was actually done with a cup type wire brush. Belvedere made between approx. 1955 to 1969 for RJ Reynolds as as coupon pipe.

 

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aldecaker

Lifer

Feb 13, 2015

4,407

42

• Jul 16, 2016

• #9

Nice find! I love that wire-carved finish; it is my favorite style of rustication and I wish Grabow would bring it back. The only thing similar I have noticed recently are the Stanwell "Brushed" series.

 

mihailo

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jun 1, 2016

131

43

NW Indiana

• Jul 16, 2016

• #10

Update: she smokes well, had some dunhill early morning pipe. Bowl stayed nice and cool, good flavor.

 

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michiganlover

Can't Leave

May 10, 2014

336

3

• Jul 18, 2016

• #11

I actually have that exact same pipe, it's my understanding they are not frequently seen, and thus somewhat rare.
Mine came with the stinger, but I think it smokes better without it.
This pipe is one of my favorites, and is a stellar example of the top quality work Grabow used to do. It truly makes a modern production Grabow look like a basket pipe in comparison.

 

mihailo

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jun 1, 2016

131

43

NW Indiana

• Jul 18, 2016

• #12

It definitely is a good pipe,and most definitely has the quality vs a new grabow. Not sure why but am pleasantly suprised to find another person with the same pipe.

 

yohanan

Lifer

Oct 1, 2011

2,120

4,003

Old Belt/U.S.A.

• Jul 18, 2016

• #13

The 81 is my favorite shape concerning Dr. Grabows. Congratulations!!!

 

mcitinner1

Lifer

Apr 5, 2014

4,043

24

Missouri

• Jul 19, 2016

• #14

These two Westbrooks have some carving AND the wire brush texture.