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   jonesing
   

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   I bought an old Edwards on eBay today to practice cleaning, opening airways, maybe refinishing etc.

   It got me curious. I don't find much about them on the internet. One thing I read said that Edward's was a French pipe maker who sort of cornered the market on Algerian briar and then move the operation to the US in the 70's or 80's.

   But other stuff seems to indicate Edward's is a house pipe for Edward's tobacco shop. Some talk that Randy Wiley made pipes for them in the 80's.

   Anyoen know much about Edward's pipes? Frank I've seen you mention an Edward's in the "what are you smoking" thread.

   I;m jsut curious more than anything. Oil cured algerian Briar. Were/are these a decent pipe of the assembly line sort of like a Dr. Grab? Are they factory seconds sold to Edward's....good smokers? Etc. Etc.

   By the way speaking of Dr. Grab....I also bought a practically free Willard because those high end first line Dr. Grabows are just to high end for me! :>)

   I won't see any communication directed to me here. I'm no longer active at this forum.

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   I have several Edwards pipes. I always assumed they came from the Edwards pipe shops.

   If at first you don't succeed you are running about average.

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   Bob
   

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   As far as I know, Edward's pipes are pipes made by and for Edward's Pipe and Tobacco Shops. F.G.T. Enterprises, Inc owns Edward's Pipe and Tobacco.

   Check out these articles that Kevin wrote about Edward's Pipe and Tobacco Shop for more information.

   Edward's Pipe & Tobacco - Tampa FL

   F.G.T. Enterprises Inc - Gordon Smith

   "When the Government Fears the People, There is Liberty;
   When the People Fear the Government, There is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

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   I just know they are darn nice pipes!

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   jonesing
   

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   They are?

   I paid like 8 bucks with shipping for the one I bought. There were a few others that sold for about that as well. God to know they are decent pipes.

   The one I bought has some rim burn but it doesn't' look to bad and I plan to sand a refinish the whole pipe anyway so I'll just take the lip down a bit and start over.

   Looks like old wood.

   Based on your endorsement Uncl, I'll make this my first "hot rod".

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   COOL!!

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   Jonesing, I have about 12 edward's pipes. They are some of favorites. Back in the 70's when i got them there were 3 "grades" starting at about 35-40 bucks and up to about 125 for top grade freestyle (Ihave 3 of those). They had some interesting non-standard shapes..All of mine seem to be good smokers, even now.Have fun refinishing and take lots of pictures of your progress.
   Frank

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