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forciori

forciori

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I found this pipe by accident, from a pen salesman. It was an incredible Dunhill Calabash: I couldn't believe it!

It was dirty, rusty and the corkwood was not good, but It has a lot of potentials!
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I talked to a great friend of mine and asked him if it could be restored.

I was very happy when he confirmed: "yes, it's possible!".
Removing the old corkwood:
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Making the new one:
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Polishing the Meerschaum:
Before:

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After:

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After a lot of work (30 days), it was perfect:
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That's it, my beautiful and loved Dunny Calabash!

See u guys! ;)

 
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autumnfog

autumnfog

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Amazing, a rare pipe beautifully restored!

I have to compliment the photography too. Beautiful still life shots.

 
jpmcwjr

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From this state:
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To a gleaming white- how did you accomplish that? And you did sand it with increasingly finer grit, no?
Very well done!!

 
forciori

forciori

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Indeed!

Obs: But wasn't me...

This job was made by Naddeo, a great friend.
I only do simple things, like polish and cleaning.
Thanks
I talked to a great friend of mine and asked him if it could be restored.

I was very happy when he confirmed: "yes, it's possible!"
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forciori

forciori

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Could you kindly ask the restorer how he whitened the meerschaum? Or was it Photoshop?
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Sure, I will!
It's a little less white, the reflection of light helps. But it's white. As it is possible to see in the pics, it was very little used, the meerschaum is still white. The darker layer was superficial. =)

 
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