Newest Addition to the North American Artisans Collection
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as the others have said, wow! thats a dandy pipe and the article was interesting too, dont really know much about pipe making so it was pretty cool.
That's a very handsome/masculine pipe. I like it very much, how many other pipes by Wayne Teipen do you have?
BV - gorgeous pipe, fantastic ring grain and tremendous slides. I saw a Rolando Negoita last week somewhat similar in shape but in a reverse Calabash format. The shank here looks like there's room.
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What a fantastic addition to your collection. You and Harris are winning me over on the black stain pipes. I love the tenon/stem inlays, car/motorcycle mechanicals have a similar alignment system (timing chainrings, etc). I find that a very appealing detail on a pipe (stashed in my memory for the day I do a commission!).
Great Looking Pipe. I wasn't to sure about the big white washer at the shank end until I scrolled
through to the last photo's. Very Nice!
through to the last photo's. Very Nice!
Wow. That is just amazing.
bigvan,
1) How do you find all these guys?
2) How do you decide to actually go with a carver?
3) The big brands have the reputation and history, have you ever decided not to get a pipe from a carver you found and that you did like their work?
Sorry if this is a bit like an interview. I am just always amazed at the pipes and carvers you find.
bigvan,
1) How do you find all these guys?
2) How do you decide to actually go with a carver?
3) The big brands have the reputation and history, have you ever decided not to get a pipe from a carver you found and that you did like their work?
Sorry if this is a bit like an interview. I am just always amazed at the pipes and carvers you find.
What a great addition bigvan, simply stunning. I love the blast, the shape, the stem work, everything about it. Looks like I will adding Wayne to my list of American artisans to collect. Please let us know how it smokes when you get it.
Eaglerico,
1) How do you find all these guys? Pipe shows and the internet
2) How do you decide to actually go with a carver? In almost every case, I've first met the carver, talked about pipes, seen and handled some of their work before I've bought their pipes. In a few cases I've been so impressed with pipes I've seen on a carver's web site that I'll send them an email, chat pipes and then eventually place an order.
3) The big brands have the reputation and history, have you ever decided not to get a pipe from a carver you found and that you did like their work? Oh sure. Unfortunately some guys just aren't ready for the big time. But about 5 years ago, I met Joe Nelson (Old Nellie Pipes) at the Chicago show. It was his first show and I could tell his engineering was GREAT, even though some of his pipes didn't look that great. I did buy one of the less horrible looking ones because I had a feeling this guy was going to be HUGE. To this day, he practically BEGS me to give him that pipe back because he's so embarrassed of it. But it's like owning an early Clapton recording. It's kinda raw and sloppy, but what collector wouldn't want it?
1) How do you find all these guys? Pipe shows and the internet
2) How do you decide to actually go with a carver? In almost every case, I've first met the carver, talked about pipes, seen and handled some of their work before I've bought their pipes. In a few cases I've been so impressed with pipes I've seen on a carver's web site that I'll send them an email, chat pipes and then eventually place an order.
3) The big brands have the reputation and history, have you ever decided not to get a pipe from a carver you found and that you did like their work? Oh sure. Unfortunately some guys just aren't ready for the big time. But about 5 years ago, I met Joe Nelson (Old Nellie Pipes) at the Chicago show. It was his first show and I could tell his engineering was GREAT, even though some of his pipes didn't look that great. I did buy one of the less horrible looking ones because I had a feeling this guy was going to be HUGE. To this day, he practically BEGS me to give him that pipe back because he's so embarrassed of it. But it's like owning an early Clapton recording. It's kinda raw and sloppy, but what collector wouldn't want it?
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