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2009 - The Military Bit Apple
This is a very intricate pipe, it features a military bit with a Elforin or Cumberland accent ring combined with a wedding band style silver ring. This pipe is rated 3 Stars and has the Sunset finish.
Production Estimate - 80 to 90 Pipes
Prices $165 to $700
Wow, the detail on that stem mount is impressive. And, I see a progression to beveled bowl tops in the last two offerings. (a detail I really like)
Ok, I HAVE to get one of those 2008 bulldogs. That just blew my mind.
I have been recently emailing MT and am loving the 2013 Dark Blast Christmas Pipe. I have been a good boy this year and think I deserve this:
2013 Dark Blast Christmas Pipe
I have been recently emailing MT and am loving the 2013 Dark Blast Christmas Pipe. I have been a good boy this year and think I deserve this:
2013 Dark Blast Christmas Pipe
I have the 2013 Coral Christmas Pipe. I have been enjoying Hal O' the Wynd in it. It does not hang from the jaw as well as the 2012 Christmas Pipe, but it is still a good clencher. I definitely recommend the pipe. It is my favorite pipe to date.
2010 - The Tomato Author
An Author with a slight tomato accent and flowing lines really set off this pipe. This one is rated 4 stars with the Cabernet finish and a maple birdseye stem insert.
Production Estimate - 80 to 90 Pipes
Prices $165 to $700
2011 - The Classic Bulldog
The Bulldog is one of the most difficult shapes to carve and get it right. Mark is famous for knocking this shape out of the park and this year's pipe is a fine example. This pipe is a 2 star and features the Pristine finish and a Beaucote stem insert.
Production Estimate - 80 to 90 Pipes
Prices $165 to $700
I love his bulldogs, he does really nail that shape. That stem insert really works on that finish.
MOST INCREDIBLE THREAD EVER!
Thank you for doing this, it has been a pure joyous pleasure scrolling thru all of this.
The beautiful photography, background info and your firsthand memories have all added up to make this an epic celebration and made for a much merrier Christmas!
:clap:
Thank you for doing this, it has been a pure joyous pleasure scrolling thru all of this.
The beautiful photography, background info and your firsthand memories have all added up to make this an epic celebration and made for a much merrier Christmas!
:clap:
2012 - The Radical Rhodesian
This years pipe features a Mazur birch stem insert and is very comfortable to hold and smoke. It is one of my favorites and is the 30th pipe in this series. This one is a 2 star and finished in the Natural finish.
Production Estimate - 80 to 90 Pipes
Prices $165 to $700
Since this thread has almost runs it's course and everyone is gearing up to receive their Christmas or holiday best tomorrow, I thought I would take a moment and update everyone. I somehow think tomorrow will be a little busy.
About 2 weeks ago I found this on SP.com and finally after over 20 years finished my collection. I now have one pipe for every year Mark has been making them.
Without further adieu, I present the 1984 Christmas pipe
1984 - The Paneled Apple
This pipe is a gorgeous apple with six panels and a curved shank. Mark and Curt teamed up to design this pipe. This pipe is marked 0984/CR 8 and 122584. This indicates it was made in September 1984 by Curt and sold for $ 85 when new. The 122584 indicates it is a Christmas pipe, 1986 would be the first year the pipes would have Christmas stamped on them. These first three years would only have the date for December 25th.
Production Estimate - 18 Pipes
Prices $35 to $100
About 2 weeks ago I found this on SP.com and finally after over 20 years finished my collection. I now have one pipe for every year Mark has been making them.
Without further adieu, I present the 1984 Christmas pipe
1984 - The Paneled Apple
This pipe is a gorgeous apple with six panels and a curved shank. Mark and Curt teamed up to design this pipe. This pipe is marked 0984/CR 8 and 122584. This indicates it was made in September 1984 by Curt and sold for $ 85 when new. The 122584 indicates it is a Christmas pipe, 1986 would be the first year the pipes would have Christmas stamped on them. These first three years would only have the date for December 25th.
Production Estimate - 18 Pipes
Prices $35 to $100
Tinpan, this has been a marvelous thread, and I have enjoyed the history of ASP and Tinsky pipes that you shared with us, as much as I have the photos. Congratulations on finishing your collection! That is truly an admirable feat, and given how few of the early pipes were made, no small task.
Well done mate, Merry Christmas.
-- Pat
Well done mate, Merry Christmas.
-- Pat
What a wonderful thread! Congratulations on acquiring the 1984, which I think started this whole shebang off! What a find.
On a sad note, the older Tinsky that you referenced that was on Ebay ended this afternoon and I forgot about it. $56.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380798106361?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I hope Christmas Day finds you smoking the new '84 pipe!
On a sad note, the older Tinsky that you referenced that was on Ebay ended this afternoon and I forgot about it. $56.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380798106361?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I hope Christmas Day finds you smoking the new '84 pipe!
2013 - The Bent Cherrywood
The Bent Cherrywood would be featured this year and is an excellent showcase for grain. The stems have a nice Beaucote insert and this pipe is finished in the new Bengal smooth finish. It is rated four stars.
Production Estimate - 80 to 90 Pipes
Prices $165 to $700
I met Tinman today in VA and was able to hold some of these beauties in person. Best of all, the shop had a 2008 in Naked Coral finish marked down 25%. So, now I have my first Mark Tinsky Christmas pipe. I like smaller, acrylic stemmed pipes for work travel, so this one should become a trusted travel companion. It was great to meet you Robin!
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