A Pipe Worth The Wait

[yachtexplorer]

I commissioned this "Pierced Calabash" from Sergey Cherepanov last fall. He sent it in mid December. After languishing in US Customs for over 6 weeks, it finally arrived today. Cherepanov has some mad skills.

 

[marmal4de]

Oh my dear sweet God! That is a magnificent work of art! You've aroused pipe envy of the most fierce kind in me!

 

[pstlpkr]

Beautiful!

He is definitely an artisan.
Congratulations on the acquisition of that work of art.

Now the burning question...

Are you going to smoke it?

 

[hauntedmyst]

That is gorgeous! I'd be interested in hearing how it smokes with the multiple draw holes in the bottom.

 

[yachtexplorer]

"That is gorgeous! I'd be interested in hearing how it smokes with the multiple draw holes in the bottom."
The bowl itself is made of briar and the "mushroom" cap is olive wood. The bowl has a center hole and three outer holes that all converge on the larger center hole. From the top it appears to be one hole but from the bottom you see all four. The thin ring of ebonite where the bowl seats and another around the top of the bowl, under the cap makes a durable seal.
Any yes I do intend to smoke this one. I can't say when but I will post a report when I do.

 

[yoru]

You know that topic "Most Beautiful Pipe" a few days ago? --- This is it. . ..Seriously. .. most beautiful pipe ever.

 

[scrantonpipes16]

Wow, that pipes is really nice,and Really jealous

 

[brian64]

Awesome! Very impressive creation there...congratulations! A thing of beauty...a true treasure. :clap:

 

[unclearthur]

Beautiful workmanship!

 

[python]

That's an amazing looking pipe! Congrats!

 

[hilojohnny]

I thought I'd seen the ultimate pipe....I was wrong.... NOW I've seen the ultimate pipe!.... :clap:

 

[cortezattic]

May I be the only dissenter? It looks kind of clownish to me. :crazy:

At any rate, since it obviously appeals to you and many others here, I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.

And congrats on getting a new piece. That's always exciting. :clap:

 

[hessenland]

The two-piece bowl is rather curious. Something I've only seen on very cheap pipes before, not on a freehand such as this.

 

[crazeybobby]

WOW, very nice!!! :D

 

[hobie1dog]

How in the world did he do that? Amazing work

 

[hobie1dog]

awful thin walls on it too. :crazy:

 

[bubbadreier]

Although I will admit that is a fine piece of work, it just isn't for me! But I am glad you enjoy it yachtexplorer! Congrats!

 

[julesholling]

Wow, that looks amazing. Have to say i'm not sure i would smoke it though. More of a work of art for me. But let us know how it smoke's though

 

[menckenite]

I can appreciate the exquisite wood and the fine artistry. It is an amazing piece of pipe art. The shape reminds me of a curling whale tail.
Congrats and enjoy!

 

[puffintuff]

Beautiful looking pipe. A complement to your collection.

Enjoy it in good health.