A Lee's Limited Edition - Reclaimed

[hawke]

Im not anywhere near the restoration artist as many of you, but I did make a decent new smoker out of this elcheapo.

I bought a pipe rack I liked and some "junk" pipes were included.

 

[hawke]

This brand was distributed by Stewart-Allen Co, Inc. NY.

Grading (ascending): 1 to 5 stars

Early pipes have seven pointed brass stars, middle run have five points and later pipes are stamped with coloured gold stars.

Lee seconds: Briar Lee , Gold Coast

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[redbeard]

You made yourself a nice nose warmer there. Nice stem work you did!

 

[cobguy]

Nice ... that turned out great!
I really like what you decided to do with the rim! :clap:

 

[hawke]

Thx, Yea I was pleased with the rim as well. The black made the pipe. Im not a nosewarmer guy so its on ebay.

 

[mso489]

Yeah, I like the texturing on the brim too. It gives it visual interest with the limited briar available.

 

[tbradsim1]

Hawke you did a hell of a job, put yourself in the done real good category .

 

[papipeguy]

Great rescue. You should be proud of that outcome.

 

[tuold]

Good grief, that's an amazing transformation! Nice job on the new button and snazzy rim.

 

[masonwarden]

Looks very nice! How did you fix that chipped bit?

 

[hawke]

How did you fix that chipped bit?

masonwarden, I cut it off and formed a new button with a file. Sanded, then carnauba wax. I should have sanded more with finer sandpaper though.

 

[hawke]

The pipe brought $26 on eBay. Im pleased. The guy who won it was named "Lee". Hehe Pretty cool.

 

[huntertrw]

Hawke:
Very nice save, Sir! I have a three-star Lee Limited Edition saddle-bit bulldog which I purchased for $8.00 several years ago at an antique mall. Despite its lack of pedigree it is attractive (has some lovely flame-grain) and an excellent smoker.

 

[antbauers]

Great job. It reminds me of custombilt pipes.