This horn is truly beautiful

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zanthal

Lifer
Dec 3, 2011
1,835
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Pleasanton, CA
And I want it, dammit.
It's listed on Ebay as "Karsten Tarp Cross Grain Panel Horn Coopersark"
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The stem is cut so perfect it almost looks like the pipe is all one piece. That's plain awesome.

 

winton

Lifer
Oct 20, 2010
2,318
771
I like how it has rays on one side an birdseyes on the other side. Great craftsmanship.
Winton
FYI, post #800

 

numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
5,449
53
Super cool. I can't imagine smoking a pipe like that though. Can't put it down, awkward to hold - and yet somehow, I still want it too. :puffy:

 

johnnyrebel

Starting to Get Obsessed
Dec 3, 2010
192
0
That is one great horn, the grain is enough to shed a tear over! Im a fan of the horn shape anyways, though im picky about what i like in them, that one looks excellent though! Sell some blood? Hell toss a kidney! :lol:

 

simnettpratt

Lifer
Nov 21, 2011
1,516
2
Wow, zanth, that is one gorgeous pipe. The dude that made that is a true craftsman. Yeah, tell us how much they want for it!

 

flmason

Lifer
Oct 8, 2012
1,131
2
That is a cool looking pipe.
James Island Piper in SC also has some pipes by the same maker but I think they are unsmoked.

 

ohin3

Lifer
Jun 2, 2010
2,454
26
That is gorgeous. Perfect grain, perfect birdseye and a stain and polish job that makes the thing look almost translucent.

 

john218

Part of the Furniture Now
May 5, 2012
562
1
Connecticut
This a beautiful example of the sculptural aspects of pipes. Everything on this pipe; the grain, the shape of the pipe and stem and the color of the stain is in perfect harmony. This maker is both a craftsman and an artist. If you wanted to show somebody the finer aspects of grain in a pipe, this one would be a great example.
I don't think the horn shape is the most practical shape, but I would sure like one of the better examples, like this one, in my collection.
Harris, if you're bidding on this, good luck.

 

zanthal

Lifer
Dec 3, 2011
1,835
1
Pleasanton, CA
Sell some blood and go for it.
I'm not sure blood is going at that price ... if I remember correctly that pipe was going for about $450
If I had that much money, it'd be going in the motorcycle fund.
I like how it has rays on one side an birdseyes on the other side.
I'm no expert but I'd say finding a piece of briar that is capable of making that design must be very rare.
THAT is some great looking wood. Nice find, hope you get it.
Don't I wish ... even if it is $355 ... that's a far reach for me.

 

rigmedic1

Lifer
May 29, 2011
3,896
75
Now if one was willing to spend the money, that would be a pipe to spend it on. I am so unwilling to cut loose $450.00 for a "classic" shape Dunhill or something, when such a pipe as this horn exists. And compared to even the usual artisan offerings, this one is in a class by itself.

 
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