Bucket list PAD

[fishnbanjo]

I'm at the point in my collection I have very, very few pipes left on either my short list, or bucket list, I do pick up the odd, whimsical and out of the ordinary and figured I was fine until next month when a bucket list pipe became available so the fickle finger of fate performed the buy it function and this rusticated Eltang with bamboo shank is now mine, sigh!

banjo

 

[calabashed]

Love that ridged rustication!

 

[jon11]

When I think Eltang, I think of this pipe. Definitely Eltangs signature pipe

 

[dmcmtk]

Banjo, FANTASTIC! Knowing your taste in pipes, I can see how that was a bucket list pipe for you!

 

[wyfbane]

Banjo, another home run!
That pipe is a stunner. Love the smooth lip to rustication to bamboo.
Just wow!

 

[mranglophile]

I am very jealous, such a classic Eltang. Enjoy it!

 

[fishnbanjo]

I now own 3 Eltang pipes, each very special. The first is a Ballerina in homage to the late Bo Nordh who first made it, the second is his rusticated Cutty.

I wanted but the majority are darkly stained and I wanted a light stained one so when this Vergin finish one came up for sale I nabbed it because nothing but a Vergin finish will bring out all of the briars quality and grain by being smoked and obtaining a natural patina.

banjo

Last is the rusticated Poker from today with smooth top on the bowl and bamboo shank. A fine Trio of pipes by a fine and generous maker.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Beautiful stuff as usual fish. I have always loved Eltang's pokers especially. Beauty.

 

[petes03]

Excellent set Fish! Congrats!

 

[sablebrush52]

Beautiful pipes, Fish! You have been collecting some real gems over the years.

 

[captainprophesy]

Very beautiful indeed... Really dig on the cutty too. Major congrats Fish, you have great taste

 

[mortonbriar]

That's the nicest poker I have ever seen! I love the bamboo reference in the rustication. Banjo, I keep meaning to ask if you have a photo of all your pipes? it must be quite the collection judging by what you keep showing one at a time!
Isaac

 

[jkrug]

double tap. oops

 

[jkrug]

Another beauty finds it's way to you...very nice! ::
Let me know when you have all the pipes checked of your list and I'll send you my list. :mrgreen:

 

[okiescout]

Wow, Fish. You sure can find them. A complete package.