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Memories of Charatan Pipes by Ivy Ryan
Many of you may have read this Wikipedia article before (by someone named Ivy Ryan) but it’s full of wonderful observations by someone who claims to have visited the Charatan factory and to have spent time drinking and chatting with long-time carvers and employees of the company. There’s also a... -
Rueben or Not?
I thought so too. My only issue was that it did t really look like the high quality that you see with some Charatan pipes. I bought one on eBay that’s more what I was looking for. I have one Reuben Charatan that has such a nicely made stem. But I think that stem in the picture could be polished... -
Rueben or Not?
The pic has a digital glitch in it. This is on Japan auction. But I gave up on this and bought a pipe on eBay: a sandblasted Charatan that looks to be a Reuben era. I’ll post when I get it and see what people think. I’m interested in Charatan these days. Here’s the Yahoo auction Japan Charatan... -
Rueben or Not?
The CP in the first photo on the first page is convincing but who knows? -
Rueben or Not?
I would have expected a step-tenon and an opened up draw hole. -
Rueben or Not?
Thanks for that! No sandwich talk! Yeah, the button hole doesn’t look very open for a Reuben either. I guess it’s not a winner for some reason. -
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Rueben or Not?
I wonder if anybody can tell me about this tenon. Sadly, my cause is lost amidst sandwiches. -
Rueben or Not?
Sadly, I can’t find one in Japan. Corned beef is hard to find here 😢 this thread took a turn! -
Rueben or Not?
I’ve been meaning to get something like this for the dinner table. My oldest is only 6. Too young? -
Rueben or Not?
Ok. Got it. I’ve been living in Japan too long. You don’t see those here! Has anyone HAD one in the last 20 years? -
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Who is Doug Valitchka?
Thanks for documenting everything so consistently, excellently, and professionally. Some people take good pictures but you’ve created a consistent record and I think that’s what’s proven valuable for the collector and enthusiast. You’ve brought out the beauty of the pipes in a way we’ve come to...- milk
- Post #46
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Rueben or Not?
One thing that’s put me off buying this pipe is the tenon. It just looks wrong. Am I crazy? -
Blocked Kaywoodie Stem
Huh. OK. Let me research this then.- milk
- Post #48
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Blocked Kaywoodie Stem
I’ll leave it to the seller. He’s willing to take it back and deal with it. It’s a bit much for me to do and I’m afraid I would break it. Thanks for the suggestion. But some suggestion it could be a problem on the bit end? Well, I’ll let the seller figure it out. Thanks!- milk
- Post #46
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Blocked Kaywoodie Stem
Just to add: my comment above was too hasty. This seller IS willing to work something out. I should apologize for some of what I said above as it’s likely an honest mistake. It looks like things are more amenable now. I’m sorry to have suggested that the person was dishonest. It’s just a mistake...- milk
- Post #44
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Blocked Kaywoodie Stem
I am sending this pipe back to this illustrious pipe seller. I expect to be out the cost of shipping both ways which will be quite a sum. I thought of selling this pipe be thought again as the ethics of that. Back it goes. Beware of claims from sellers about the open draw of pipes. Are they...- milk
- Post #43
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Rueben or Not?
Thanks so much. Can I ask how you distinguish from time periods within Rueben’s time? Thanks. -