Scored a Malaga Pipe on Ebay

krizzose

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

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• Mar 7, 2013

• #1

I just won this pipe on Ebay.
I liked the shape and odd pearl lucite bit, but I really wanted it because it was made at the Malaga pipeshop, which was in the town where I grew up. I still live only a couple of miles away from the old store. It closed in the early 90s, and I never stepped foot in the place, but I remember driving by it thousands of times.
It's a strange take on the prince shape, with a very wide oval shank. It was in a great condition when it arrived, and a thorough alcohol cleaning with some bristle cleaners was all it needed. I really like the very deep and craggy sandblast on it. I think it was an absolute steal at $22 including shipping.

 

hodirty

Lifer

Jan 10, 2013

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• Mar 7, 2013

• #2

Sweet pipe, and good deal as well. Hope she smokes well for ya!

 

eibhir

Can't Leave

Jan 16, 2013

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• Mar 7, 2013

• #3

I like the craggy look of it. It goes well with the pearlized looking stem. That was a great deal!

 

numbersix

Lifer

Jul 27, 2012

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• Mar 7, 2013

• #4

Congrats - nice looking pipe and good story too, makes the pipe extra special.

 

mthanded

Can't Leave

Sep 15, 2012

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• Mar 7, 2013

• #5

That's a really nice looking pipe and like the story behind it as well. Congratulations!

 

krizzose

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

3,133

18,286

Michigan

• Mar 7, 2013

• #6

Thanks everybody. I had a half bowl out of it last night and it smoked great. It's always fun when an Ebay purchase works out well.

 

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flmason

Lifer

Oct 8, 2012

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• Mar 7, 2013

• #7

Congratulations on your new pipe. I am glad it carries additional meaning for you as well. I hope you enjoy it for many years.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• Mar 7, 2013

• #8

Very nive. I agree that the pearl stem really sets it off. Happy smoke rings.

 

loneredtree

Part of the Furniture Now

May 27, 2011

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Sierra Foothills

• Mar 7, 2013

• #9

Congratulations. I have been trolling for a Malaga pipe for a while but that one did not talk to me. Glad to hear that it smoked well.

 

ssjones

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Staff member

May 11, 2011

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Maryland

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• Mar 7, 2013

• #10

I think you did steal that one! My buddy, Steve Laug did an essay on Malaga pipes on his blog which you might enjoy:

http://rebornpipes.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/george-khoubesser-and-malaga-pipes/
After reading that essay, I found this one on Ebay and Steve grabbed it as well ($20 couple bucks):

http://rebornpipes.wordpress.com/2013/03/03/renewed-malaga-bulldog/

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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• Mar 7, 2013

• #11

Nice texture on that bowl. I have several carved, rusticated and sandblasted briars with texture,

and it's a nice added dimension to a smoke. When you get that baby fired up, you'll know you're

in the zone.

 

krizzose

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

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Michigan

• Mar 8, 2013

• #12

Al, thanks for the links.

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

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Detroit

• Mar 8, 2013

• #13

Good old Malaga. I only made it there once or maybe twice - it was a bit of a haul from my house, and in those days there were other tobacconists in metro Detroit - Humidor One, Churchill's with multiple stores, Hill & Hill with multiple stores. Now Malaga is gone, and Humidor One, and Churchill's and Hill and Hill are down to one store each. I really need to get a Cuyahoga pipe from Paul's up in Flint. ::