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  1. briarblues

    Dunhill Rollagas Pipe Conversions??

    sandollars - ARS, in NC was the last place I could find that could / would convert Dunhill Rollogas lighters from a cigarette to pipe flame valve. In the last batch I had them convert I was told they would be the last, as the flame valve pipe conversion part is no longer available. I also...
  2. briarblues

    Another Italian Pipe Shipment Hit With Customs and Duties Charges.

    exactly correct Warren. Find out in advance what you may have to deal with, PLUS keep up with all the rules as they can change without notice. I just recently learned about CETA. It is like NAFTA, but between Canada and the European Union. IF the vendor is set up with CETA as far as...
  3. briarblues

    Another Italian Pipe Shipment Hit With Customs and Duties Charges.

    Neal, That is not exactly what I suggested. Trying to "circumvent" duty and taxes ( if caught ) can lead to a whole lot of problems for recipient and vendor. I am just saying that any order under an $800.00 US value, entering the US from overseas should be declared as a section 321 with an...
  4. briarblues

    Another Italian Pipe Shipment Hit With Customs and Duties Charges.

    Neal what was the declared value of the shipment? If under $800.00 US it should have been declared under Section 321 and as an informal entry with NO duty etc. That could have been arranged by the vendor or courier. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  5. briarblues

    Castello Restoration/Questions

    If you wish to see what the actual shape should look like or to get an idea of the correct stem length .... http://www.castello.net/shapes.html Scroll down and you can see the 3 most common Castello poker variants. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  6. briarblues

    Castello 55

    jojoc; I am sure OGS would say this as well, as we both collect Castello's …… welcome to the dark side. hahahahahaha Regards Michael J. Glukler
  7. briarblues

    Problems with Fedex from Italy ??

    The key for shipping with any International courier is to remove the word tobacco from the description. Have Marco declare the item as "briar pipe, made in Italy". I have had no issues with packages declared as above. Once the word "tobacco" is used the whole thing changes. Do make sure...
  8. briarblues

    Castello 55

    OGS is correct. I have a reply from Marco the US agent for Castello. B15 is the current shop stamp for Bollito. It has been such for quite a while. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  9. briarblues

    Castello 55

    I have emailed Italy to get a solid answer. 71 in a castle = made in 2018. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  10. briarblues

    Castello 55

    On the smooth shape 55 …… is there a castle with a number inside? If so what is that number? Could it be a 68? Regards Michael J. Glukler
  11. briarblues

    Castello 55

    The B on it own stamped usually indicates a pipe sold through Alberto Bongiglio's shop. The 45 stamp has me at a loss. What other nomenclature is on the pipe? It may have been part of a set …. or maybe a miss stamp …. or Bolito has changed their shop stamp codes. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  12. briarblues

    Seeking help.

    You may want to send her to; https://www.astonsofmanchester.co.uk/ If Aston's do not have them, they probably know how will. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  13. briarblues

    Who Carved this W.Ø. Larsen?

    IMHO you are correct. From the shape of the bowl, the stem / application and button shape, I would suggest Peter Hedegaard carved the pipe. Regards Michael J. Glukler
  14. briarblues

    Castello Pipe Shapes

    All pipe brands / carvers evolve. Both with their styles and finish. The earliest Stanwell's were aimed towards classic British and French shapes. The same holds true for Castello. The first Castllo pipes were very close to "traditional" British shapes. If that is what you prefer, then...
  15. briarblues

    Castello Pipe Shapes

    Harris That being the case, I strongly suggest you do NOT get a shape 55. BUT in the event you do ... welcome to the dark side. :) All Castello pipes come from the same briar stock! All aged a minimum of 10 years. What makes a Sea Rock different than a Fiammata? Simply put .... grain...
  16. briarblues

    Castello Pipe Shapes

    Harris Well that depends. Do you want to re arrange your collection and only collect the shape 55? Do you want to make all your other pipes feel unwanted as you always reach for the shape 55? Your call. I smoke my shape 55's more than any other pipe shape in my collection. I smoke...
  17. briarblues

    Castello Pipe Shapes

    Like Neal my main focus is Castello's. Due to Neal, I acquired my first shape 44 ( oval bowl ) and now will add the shape into my searches for more. The shape 55 is the dominant shape for my Castello's with currently 6 housed here. The one very dangerous thing about collecting Castello pipes...
  18. briarblues

    Radice pipe grading

    I believe the OO stamp began when the 2 sons ( Marzio and Gianluca ) started to make pipes. There are also some stamped OP - Occhio Di Pernice ( eye of the partridge ) Regards Michael J. Glukler
  19. briarblues

    Who Is/Was Your Pipe Mentor?

    mso489 - that would be a very long list of people. Too many to try and offer as I'd surely forget to mention some. Michael J. Glukler
  20. briarblues

    Iconic Sherlock Holmes Silhouette On New Coin

    Cortez; Thanks for sharing this. Great looking coin. I suspect there will be many amongst us that would like to acquire one. Regards Michael J. Glukler
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