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jonahtke

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Apr 26, 2012
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Found 2 savinellis at a local flea market. One is silver bound with savinelli stamped into the silver, the bottom stamping is worn but I believe it says "dry system 2". The Other is stamped "savinelli autograph". They are boyhood in very rough shape (pics when I get home). I hope it's worth restoring them if it is even possible.

 

jonahtke

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Apr 26, 2012
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Ok here they are. If anyone knows of a way to restore/repair this, or of somebody I should send them to, please let me know. If they are beyond hope, they were cheap.
The Pair

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A small crack in the side of the "Dry System" Pipe...might just be a flaw in the briar...not sure.

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Dry System Stem (if you think this is a mess, scroll down to the Sav Autograph)

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Dry System Bowl

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Autograph Stem (completely clogged)

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Autograph Bowl (I think most of the damage here is broken up cake...but there is some damage to the briar as well)

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jonahtke

Can't Leave
Apr 26, 2012
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I'm thinking I'll send the autograph off to walker briarworks for a full restoration. The other may just get stuck in a drawer for now.

 

barkar

Lifer
Apr 17, 2012
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I would restore the one that looks cracked yourself as it may not be a crack and even if it is once its cleaned up you can still put it in rotation until you get a better one. It will smoke.

I am in the middle of restore 4 pipes right now, you never know what you got till you spend a little time...and besides its fun.

 

romeowood

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Jan 1, 2011
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If you're sending one to the hospital for a repair, send them both. You won't regret it, and you'll have 2 beautiful pipes for far less than you'd get either one new.

 

rlunderhill

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Jan 10, 2012
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Doesn't look like the previous owner was very clean when it came to his pipes. The tobacco taste must have been awful. No way I'd stick that in my mouth without some serious reworking.

 
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