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  1. jaingorenard

    BBB Unbreakable Meerschaum

    @condorlover1 there is a patent number on the bowl insert, partially obscured. I'll see if I can clean it up and find out some more information.
  2. jaingorenard

    The Great RYO Smoke Out!

    I always favoured Drum over Amberleaf or Cutter's Choice!
  3. jaingorenard

    Pipe Shop Reccomendations in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.

    I'd definitely agree with that in terms of stock, it's definitely got worse since I've been going there.
  4. jaingorenard

    Pipe Shop Reccomendations in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.

    Definitely depends on the specific member of staff, but this doesn't match my experience with most of them. Some of them are lovely and one or two of them really know their pipes and tobacco (most know more about cigars).
  5. jaingorenard

    Briar Stem Issues

    I would think mineral oil wouldn't make much difference when soaked in, and it can change the colour a bit. Depending on how precious the pipe is to you you could try using clear nail varnish like people do on clays, or alternatively find some similar coloured (or clear? not sure if that exists)...
  6. jaingorenard

    BBB Unbreakable Meerschaum

    That is a really good idea!
  7. jaingorenard

    BBB Unbreakable Meerschaum

    I must admit that's still my conclusion, I can't see tars going to one side straight as an arrow like that.
  8. jaingorenard

    BBB Unbreakable Meerschaum

    Sorry, not a great photo. The fading on one side down the line of the case.
  9. jaingorenard

    BBB Unbreakable Meerschaum

    Here's something I hadn't noticed. I suspect someone has been displaying it in its open case!
  10. jaingorenard

    BBB Unbreakable Meerschaum

    Very interesting - thank you! I will make sure to leave the butt plug in situ. The case is indeed in much nicer condition than most I've picked up. I'm wondering if it once had a silver cap, as the case is very slightly taller than the bowl (that also might explain the black staining round the...
  11. jaingorenard

    BBB Unbreakable Meerschaum

    Here's a new one to me, a BBB Unbreakable Meerschaum, hallmarked by Hollins & Jacques in 1889. Unfortunately it's not in amazing condition and has a replacement stem, but I bought it for next to nothing out of curiosity. I think I've seen something similar before, but have struggled to find any...
  12. jaingorenard

    Pipe Shop Reccomendations in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.

    Can't add anything to what's already been said, J J Fox is great, but don't count on finding anything. They also occasionally stock vintage tins (at high prices). Also worth bearing in mind that the pub the Pipe Club of London now meet at is quite far north of London, in St Albans. You might...
  13. jaingorenard

    Non-metal Falcon

    Nice pipe! Honestly never seen one before, and I've seen a lot of Falcons when trawling antique shops and car boots. I'm sure someone will chime in.
  14. jaingorenard

    What are You Reading Now?

    It does indeed - I might have to pick it up too!
  15. jaingorenard

    What are You Reading Now?

    Ah, I think you may have replied to my comment in error! The author I mentioned was Simon Raven.