I was wondering if this is able to be repaired? As you can see, the threads are broke, and it looks like the mouthpiece may have been glued at one point and then broken off. Not sure on that, its just a guess. This one is going into my collection, so I would really like to repair it. Any suggestions on what to do would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John.
Is this able to be repaired
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It can be repaired. My suggestion is that you send it to Briarville since they work with meerschaum and not every repairer does.
I would concur with sablebrush. They do good work over there, from what I've seen. That's quite a pretty pipe as well. What's on the top of the band?
As far as the stem goes, I have no clue. It was gone when I got the pipe. All I know is it was a bent stem because of the case. As far as color, maybe an amber color, or maybe a tortoise shell. That's just a guess from what is left on the pipe. On the band is a fleur-de-lis. Not sure if it is sterling, again, no markings any where o the piece. Inside the case is "Genuine Meerschaum", "C.P.F" or maybe it is "G.P.F", not sure.
Follow sable's advice. I'd be interested to see the repaired pipe if you follow through. It looks like it could be a beautiful piece. When repair people know what they're doing, frequently it isn't as expensive as you'd think, but you could certainly send these pictures and get an estimate in advance. That's a handsome item and might be more valuable to you than a new Meer or most estates.
Make sure that you send the case with the pipe. That will give some guidance to the restorer when he carves a new stem for it.
I've never seen a tortoise shell colored stem from this early period. Black or amber only, or possibly Redmanol.
Could very well be something like that, what with the fleur de lis on the band. In which case I'd look for a Redmanol substitute for the stem, to give it that period flavor.
Very nice band on that pipe. I hope everything works out for you and you can get it repaired. Please post pictures if you do!
An update. Talked to RIC today. He informed me that this pipe is probably from maybe the 40's, most likely from the late 50's or early 60's. Also said that it really wasn't worth the repair cost. Apparently, these weren't good smokers. So it may become a drawer item. Got to give credit to Ric for being honest and straight toward.
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