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papipeguy

Lifer
Jul 31, 2010
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Bethlehem, Pa.
I got this pipe yesterday from Bethlehem, Pa maker Juan Urquiza. Juan is a very talented maker and a member of our local pipe club. The unfinished morta works beautifully with the Cumberland stem.
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saltedplug

Lifer
Aug 20, 2013
5,194
5,100
From the sorta FAQ on Maxim's website,
http://www.pipes2smoke.com/Davorin/MortaFAQ.htm
Morta is variously colored from brown through black, with black the oldest, ranging from 1035 to 8290 years. Don't know the answer but the OP says the pipe is unfinished while the FAQ suggests it is less old than black morta.

 

zack24

Lifer
May 11, 2013
1,726
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I have never seen that grey Morta before, is it something new?
That’s what Morta looks like when it comes out of the sandblaster and Is left unfinished...a thin cut of shellac and it’s black!

 

mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
41,210
60,455
Really handsome Rhodesian, nice deep bowl and a great pairing with the stem. This has a pleasing reserved look. Doesn't shout Morta, but uses the quality of the material so well. The carver's a subtle thoughtful artist.

 
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