2 Duns, 1 Laxey Meer Resto Project (Ahi Ka-Humblepipe Collab)

[Humblepipe]

Gents, venerable New Zealander, Ahi Ka, and yours truly (nonexotic North American) are collaborating (World peace just might be possible!) on a few fine specimens. Ahi Ka is skilled at finding and acquiring some old souls with lots of potential. My job is to restore. Let us see how this works out. Here are some before shots of a 1967 Dunhill Shell Briar, 1964 Dunhill Root Briar, and an interesting Laxey (made on the Isle of Man) meerschaum. I have not touched them yet. This truly is happening in 'real time'. I will circle back after restorations are complete.

 

[Ahi Ka]

And they’re off…

 

[cshubhra]

Nice project. I specially like the Dunhill Root.

@Ahi Ka Belated happy birthday. Somehow I forgot to wish in the WAYS thread but better late than never.

 

[Humblepipe]

1967 Dunhill Shell Briar

 

[Humblepipe]

1964 Dunhill Root Briar

 

[Humblepipe]

Laxey (made on the Isle of Man) meerschaum

 

[Ahi Ka]

Beautiful work brother…can I have the pipes back now? Haha

what metal is the meers band?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Oh, fantastic!

 

[ashdigger]

Very nice work.

 

[jpmcwjr]

First all black Meer I've ever seen- unless it's an insert. Still, gorgeous restoration.
What did you use to blacken the balding spots?

And I surmise you were able to get about a pound of cake out!

 

[Ahi Ka]

First all black Meer I've ever seen- unless it's an insert. Still, gorgeous restoration.
What did you use to blacken the balding spots?

And I surmise you were able to get about a pound of cake out!

Here’s another one by laxey, with their manx/isle of man centennial symbol

 

[Humblepipe]

Beautiful work brother…can I have the pipes back now? Haha

what metal is the meers band?

Thanks! Ferrule looks to be solid brass, brother.

 

[Humblepipe]

First all black Meer I've ever seen- unless it's an insert. Still, gorgeous restoration.
What did you use to blacken the balding spots?

And I surmise you were able to get about a pound of cake out!

After some cleaning, I realized the Meer was black and not dark brown, so I used black dye only where absolutely necessary. The cake in the Duns' bowls came out with ease. The cake in the Meer's bowl was fossilized and super challenging!

 

[Ahi Ka]

@jpmcwjr i think there’s still pics of Jason’s full black Peterson aboriginal meer poker somewhere here too. Now that’s a beauty

 

[nolan613]

Amazing transformation...

 

[captpat]

Excellent finds and outstanding work to restore.

 

[AJL67]

Great job(s). That ‘67 is my Birthyear, if you had it on eBay a few months ago i probably would have been foolish enough to severely overpay for it, I’m not bright but I’m honest ?

 

[Humblepipe]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

 

[MilesDavis]

Beautiful work!

 

[Humblepipe]

Beautiful work!

Thank you, sir!