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    Carved Figural Briars

    I use the word "primitive" with caution. No doubt the machines that carved the pipes a century or more ago were ingenious, complex machines for their day. And yes, the majority of carved figural briars offered by sellers today wrongly claim "hand-carved."
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    Carved Figural Briars

    These are the sort of quality figural briars that appeal to me. I acknowledge that for those who must smoke every pipe he owns, presenting oneself in public with Vercingetorix dangling at the chin might appear (to some) a bit ostentatious. I consider a finely carved figural pipe--even though...
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    Carved Figural Briars

    BuellBriar here. Thanks to all who responded to my introduction. If you recall, I was trying to determine if my Cellini Original carved figural briar might be that of Tracy Mincer, creator of Custombilt pipes. I have since found a couple of photos of Mr. Mincer, and alas, his image is not a good...
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    Hello from Galena, Illinois

    typo: Art Silber. Sorry for the multiple images of Tracy Mincer?
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    Hello from Galena, Illinois

    BuellBriar here. By way of introduction, I have smoked a pipe off and on since 1967. As pipe tobacco goes, i imagine you will find me a bit unsophisticated, as I am currently enjoying one of the several blue cans of Captain Black left to me by my father. I would like to hear from any Cellini...