2021 Holiday Pipe Auction - 100 Artisan Estate Pipes

[kcghost]

Those pipes are nice but unfortunately I am looking for a Pohlmann at a price I can afford.

 

[Bengel]

Was that a Tyrone? I'm planning to get one next sale. Let us know if you have any feedback.

No, I went with one of these.

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[captpat]

I didn't see anything I'd consider bidding on.

 

[jpmcwjr]

There was one more that I could see smoking. Most of the craftsmanship is lost on me.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Most of these pipes are not bought for common consumption . if one chooses to collect pipes purely on their collectibility, and or some pipe lineage , this and the last couple of Taurus auctions are orgasmic for the hard to find pipes (expensive) .
There was a thread 3 years ago about aspirational pipes for buying … many hard to find if ever , when they come up , you got to pounce … some of the pipe makers you only see once a few years if ever

That's why you make friends with carvers and get what you desire at any time.



Other than S. Bang and Erck, the names really aren't ringing any bells.

 

[shanez]

Most of these pipes are not bought for common consumption . if one chooses to collect pipes purely on their collectibility, and or some pipe lineage , this and the last couple of Taurus auctions are orgasmic for the hard to find pipes (expensive) .
There was a thread 3 years ago about aspirational pipes for buying … many hard to find if ever , when they come up , you got to pounce … some of the pipe makers you only see once a few years if ever

I have a pre-bid in on one of the Tokutomi pipes. If I win I fully intend to smoke it. The problem is it will probably go for double my max bid.

 

[georged]

test

 

[hauntedmyst]

Wow!

 

[karam]

Other than some of the Vipratis, these hurt my eyes.

 

[ChuckMijo]

I’m a classic Britt wood shape guy. I can appreciate all the work that went into some of these, but a hard pass for me.

 

[JOHN72]

Wow¡¡¡ Beautiful and elegant...........I hope and wish that 2022 is my year....or not..........????

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I wish we could get a backstory on whose collection this is. It’s an amazing selection. Does anyone know?

 

[pauls456]

That there are beautiful pipes here is beyond debate.

 

[shanez]

Well the auction is still a way away and the Tokutomi I bid on is already pre-bid beyond my max bid.

I expected this and the good thing is I can now focus on the less expensive pipes I want.

 

[Gavrin]

Yes, you absolutely can! In some cases, above the original retail price! With not one single penny going back to the original artisans! Some of whom are still working and may want your commission!



Sorry. 20 years of making furniture and then yelling at antiques roadshow... Kinda swept over me there.

I was wondering where the auction monies go? Is this for a benefit?

 

[captainsousie]

Tough crowd it tell ya. This auction gets no respect.

 

[niblicck]

I wish we could get a backstory on whose collection this is. It’s an amazing selection. Does anyone know?

Hello and thanks for your interest.

Yes, this is by far the most impressive artisan pipe collection we've ever seen. As an auction house that specializes in a variety of antiques and collectibles, over the years we've seen our fair share of much smaller collections of Dunhill, S. Bang etc. This collection however, is the pinnacle of any pipe collection we've ever dealt with.

When items are obtained for auction, as per our privacy practices, the origin of those items will be kept private unless the previous owner(s) wishes to share that information with the general public. Whether it be family, an individual collector, investor etc, there are times when the previous owner may wish to remain anonymous and we of course respect those wishes. That is why in this case the collection is listed as coming from a "Private Estate".

Please feel free to contact us with any other questions.

Best,

Jennifer
Director of Auction Services

Taurus Auctions
30-06 Broadway
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
P. 201.623.3323
taurusauctions.com