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stefan202

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Sep 8, 2013
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Hello everyone!
I'm BRAND new to pipe smoking, and have also recently purchased a humidor for my small cigar collection. I have to make this quick, as I'm quite busy this afternoon, but I'll be on shortly to review any comments, as I know I have more questions than anything at this point.
Today, my wife and I visited the city of Austin's 'citywide garage sale' downtown where I came across an old man selling, among other international artifacts, a small collection of pipes. He said the collection came from a pipe collector, so I went through and picked out 4 pipes that looks interesting. Now, I'd heard about Corn Cob pipes, and others, as my great-grandfather was an avid pipe tobacco smoker. In fact, pipe tobacco brings back memories of my great-grandfather even though he passed away when I was only 6 months old. I rarely pipe tobacco, but when I do, it's just comforting...like Thanksgiving dinner comforting.
Anyhow, here they are in the pictures below:
I'm taking guesses, but clockwise from top-left: Missouri Original Corn Cob, Dutch Briar "Copenhagen Style", Italian Briar "1349", Spanish Briar "Naira???"

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Missouri Original Corn Cob - How old might this be?

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Spanish Briar "Naira???" - Does anyone know who made this, etc?

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Dutch Briar "Copenhagen Style" - Age? Maker?

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Italian Briar "1349" - Age? Maker?

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stefan202

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Sep 8, 2013
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Thanks rothnh! It should be fixed now. I've included as much information as I can see on these pipes, so I hope they make identifying them a bit easier. I'm really excited to see what you guys come up with.

 

stefan202

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Sep 8, 2013
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Thanks again rothnh.
The old man who was selling them had several other pipes (of which I may return for next month when the garage sale occurs again. He also had some great old artifacts, such as an African war drum, several African and Middle Eastern sculptures, as well as a WWI wooden drone propeller.
Anyhow, I'll keep en eye out for other members responds. I've never posted here, so I'm not sure how often responses come.

 

stefan202

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Sep 8, 2013
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Also, is there anything I should know in advance before using an old pipe? I've cleaned them up a bit, but A) I didn't want to damage them, and B) I didn't want them to absorb any water or clear, so I'm using a bit of alcohol and perhaps some wood oil if I can find some tomorrow. How might I best restore these old pipes?

 

stefan202

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Sep 8, 2013
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Does anyone have any insight on these? I feel like I'm spinning my wheels attempting to identify them via Pipephil.com. I really would appreciate any thoughts or guidance with these pipes, both regarding restoration and their overall backgrounds.

 
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