What did I get?

stosho

Might Stick Around

Aug 10, 2013

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• Jul 13, 2014

• #1

I bought the following five pipes for 10 bucks this weekend. Any thoughts on what I have? By the markings from top to bottom they read 1. Bruken, 2. Asselta, 3. Wally Frank Ltd, 4. Yello Bole, and 5. Medico Apollo.
The first one is the most curious. I posted an additional picture of that one. I was disappointed to realize the Medico is Brylon. I am not a big fan of those but the shape was cool.



I'll appreciate any thoughts or information on the pipes. All are in reasonable shape.

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

3,615

228

Georgia

• Jul 13, 2014

• #2

Very unique fibula of the horse. I'd like to see a pic of the top down view. It is hard to believe that thing has a bowl, still very interesting.

 

homeguard95

Starting to Get Obsessed

Mar 18, 2014

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• Jul 13, 2014

• #3

What did I get?

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One hell of a deal! :lol:

 

stosho

Might Stick Around

Aug 10, 2013

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• Jul 13, 2014

• #4

Top view as requested. It was too unique to pass up and especially for that price.

 

hiplainsdrifter

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 8, 2012

977

14

• Jul 13, 2014

• #5

Nice score, if only for the Canadian!

 

stosho

Might Stick Around

Aug 10, 2013

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• Jul 13, 2014

• #6

Which one is the Canadian? I am struggling to find much on the Bruken or Asselta.

 

stosho

Might Stick Around

Aug 10, 2013

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• Jul 13, 2014

• #7

Got it. The Canadian is the shape. Thanks for the term drop. I learned something.

 

antbauers

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 12, 2013

675

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• Jul 13, 2014

• #8

Most definitely a great price for everything. Hope you enjoy them!

 

stosho

Might Stick Around

Aug 10, 2013

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• Jul 16, 2014

• #9

I see your point about suggesting I was disappointed. I am thankful for the good deal. I just really like the look of that Medico but I am not a great fan of the Brylon. I typically only buy briar. Looking forward to trying to learn more about the others.

 

macabra11

Starting to Get Obsessed

May 14, 2014

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Boise, ID

• Jul 16, 2014

• #10

That is quite the haul you got for $10! Clean 'em up, load 'em up and give 'em a smoke!

 

voorhees

Lifer

May 30, 2012

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Gonadistan

• Jul 16, 2014

• #11

I have a Medico Brylon like that. Smokes hotter than hell itself. I only keep it because my FIL gave it to me.

 

dmcmtk

Lifer

Aug 23, 2013

3,672

1,685

• Jul 16, 2014

• #12

I think you will find the Wally Frank to be an excellent smoker, in its time a very respected company.

 

cmdrmcbragg

Lifer

Jul 29, 2013

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• Jul 16, 2014

• #13

Brylon sucks. I hate that material and would love to slap the person who invented it.
"Briar shortage? Cut production costs? Hmmm, hey! I got this new material: brylon."
That was a bad day that many of us have to relive buying estate pipes. My brylon experience came in an estate lot. After smoking it and reading about it afterwards I then gave it to the landfill.

 

stosho

Might Stick Around

Aug 10, 2013

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• Jul 22, 2014

• #14

Still looking for any information about the the carved horse Bruken pictured above. If you have any hunches please post. I can't be sure if it is briar or not. It does feel light.

 

smokeystover

Might Stick Around

Sep 20, 2012

87

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• Jul 22, 2014

• #15

There's a listing for a Bruken as a Spanish maker in pipedia.org.

 

lincolnsbark

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 11, 2013

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• Jul 22, 2014

• #16

My fiance actually picked me up a Bruken when she was in Spain last summer. They are indeed a Spanish maker who I believe make factory style pipes and some artisan, or were originally artisan. Thats a great find congratulations.