Another Good Day at the Antique Store (Pics)

[tuold]

I just happened to run into Tom, the guy who brings most of the pipes into the store this afternoon. I got first pick!
I'm not so much of a clay pipe collector but Tom took 5 bucks off the price bringing them down to $15 bucks. Who could resist? The side of the box has "Made in Germany" on it so I'm thinking these were made for export before WW II. That's my theory anyway.

These two Savinelli 601s were the other items he had for me. I'm not sure what line they are. I got them for 6 bucks each.
The Oom Paul is a London Royal Deluxe which seems to be a domestic product.

I hope they don't mind if I camp on the sidewalk in front of the store until next week

 

[theloniousmonkfish]

Very nice, congrats. Hard to beat a six dollar Savinelli.

 

[mso489]

Very impressive. I have a Sav 601 churchwarden, and it is a superior smoker, but I don't think my wife got it for six bucks (as a gift for me). I'm in central N.C. and antique stores just don't seem to carry pipes. When asked about them, they look a little insulted or confused. Yes, I'd camp on the sidewalk on the appropriate day! My churchwarden is non-filter; are the standard stem versions also?

 

[johnsteam86]

Pretty much a whole weeks worth of rotation in one go that is amazing and at prices like that I would join you. Wait for them every morning "So you have any more pipes yet?" very nicely done sir.

 

[mso489]

I've heard it suggested that when you locate a antique store or flea market booth that sells pipes, give them a card with your phone number asking them to give you a call when they get in new pipes. It would take an energetic seller to do it, but some folks would be glad to.

 

[tuold]

@mso489,

....are the standard stem versions also?

Both the Savs came with the plastic no-filter adapter in the stem.

 

[derekflint]

You did well........

 

[seacaptain]

These two Savinelli 601s were the other items he had for me. I'm not sure what line they are.

It should say on the shank or bottom of the bowl.

 

[midwestpipesmoker70]

Wow, heck of a find and what a price. Good for you. Those clays look cool.

 

[barepipe]

That is a great find!

 

[tuold]

@seacaptain

It should say on the shank or bottom of the bowl.

I would hope so but the only thing on them is "Savinelli Product" and "Italy" stamped on the bottom. I imagine that they were around $100.00 or so new based on similar looking pipes. I thought the fact that the original owner bought two of them was interesting. Who would do that?

 

[leatherman]

Those are great finds. I love scoping antique stores for estates, where I live they are usually hiding in the display cases and it's a bit of a treasure hunt. Sadly, the dealers are usually asking too much for them, but I've found some good deals.

 

[mikethompson]

Tuold, the wording on the box means Viennese Coffeehouse Pipe. Those look to be interesting clays.

 

[madox07]

I got them for 6 bucks each.

8O now that's a steal. Congrats ...

 

[tuold]

@mikethompson

Tuold, the wording on the box means Viennese Coffeehouse Pipe.

I typed the rest into Google Translate:
"These heads are made of the finest porosity clay. They absorb the moisture, which causes a pleasant and healthy smoking."
I was pleased to find the London Royal briar pipe was made by LHS, a plus for me since I already collect those.

 

[aldecaker]

You bagged some nice items there. What is the intended stem for the clay bowls?
Keep an eye out for the Holy Hand Grenade. :wink:

 

[mikethompson]

Here is a picture of the clay heads attached to their stems:

 

[aldecaker]

Cool! Thanks for the pic. I didn't imagine the stems being that long.

 

[deleon]

That's a great find! Congrats!

 

[philipa4]

Great pick ups!