Charles Maas

[Ahi Ka]

I have a side hustle in my collection for Charles Maas pipes. As a marquee they are very special to me as they remind me of friendship. I have been fortunate enough to buy, trade, shamelessly beg and be surprised by the generosity of fellow hoarders enthusiasts of old britwood to start putting a few pieces together.

Here is the family shot, with like most summer holidays the runt missing. I had a small billiard that had its amber smashed to pieces courtesy of Royal Mail so that’s off to be restemmed.

anyone else got any Charlie’s?

 

[mortonbriar]

That is a mass of Maas's you have amassed! Im amazed!

 

[Ahi Ka]

That is a mass of Maas's you have amassed! Im amazed!

When it comes to puns, you are the master

 

[OzPiper]

Dave,
A 7-day rotation ! ??

Only this 1912 cased bent billiard with orific bit, tapered stem comes readily to mind.

 

[Ahi Ka]

A few more join the fold.

1898, 1899 and 1890 respectively. The silver work on the wind cap is second to none



I know a few of you have some Charlie boys, don’t be shy posting pics. ✌?

 

[kcghost]

Good pipes from days gone by.

 

[ashdigger]

When it comes to puns, you are the master

*masster. There, I fixed it

 

[ashdigger]

You forgot this 1896 that’s on its way. Lol

 

[Ahi Ka]

Cheers, I’ll concede lest we get into a Maas debate

 

[huntertrw]

Ahi Ka:

I have an estate Maas meerschaum with amber bit that looks very similar to the one shown in your first image above, and it is a favorite. I won't even guess at its age except to say that it is OLD; regardless, it is still delivers a fine smoke.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Would love to see a pic bro. Is it shaped like the cutty or the Dublin? The briar bulldog in the same case as the dublin is my hands down best smoker. No idea why. It just is.

 

[jguss]

I had one too, but someone destroyed it. I can't tell from what's left but suspect the use of weapons of Maas destruction.

 

[PipeIT]

Wow really nice @Ahi Ka!

You and Ash have certainly been giving me the itch to find some really nice estates like these.

I really love the Era of life these originated from too, the late 1800s, early 1900s.

This one on deadmanspipes caught my eye. I still need to learn more, about which are the nice ones out there, like this one, if it’s a good one.

ENGLISH 1900 CASED SILVER CAP BILLIARD ESTATE PIPE WITH AMBER STEM | eBay

Condition: Very Good to excellent. Chamber is near mint! Other than the dings/dents on the silver this pipe is in fantastic condition. Locking clasp on case needs to be adjusted as it will not lock as of now.

www.ebay.com

P.S. Didn’t mean to derail the post with my reply...

 

[Ahi Ka]

I may know a guy who sells old Britwood…ahem…ahem ?

that one Todd has for sale looks beautiful, he presents his stuff really nicely. Unfamiliar with the H&J maker, but the hallmark is for 1910 not 1900.

 

[Ahi Ka]

@Birddog66 im eagerly awaiting for you to post some pics in this thread

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

That is a mass of Maas's you have amassed! Im amazed!

One of the quotes of the year.

It's right next to the few poetic lines from @JOHN72 with "I'll kick your ass, like a fresh cauliflower" (and I mean this will all due respect as it is one of my favorite quotes that still makes me laugh).

 

[ashdigger]

I may know a guy who sells old Britwood…ahem…ahem ?

that one Todd has for sale looks beautiful, he presents his stuff really nicely. Unfamiliar with the H&J maker, but the hallmark is for 1910 not 1900.

Hard to believe he missed the hallmark while gilding the lily.

 

[Ahi Ka]

One of the quotes of the year.

It's right next to the few poetic lines from @JOHN72 with "I'll kick your ass, like a fresh cauliflower" (and I mean this will all due respect as it is one of my favorite quotes that still makes me laugh).

I love john’s quote too. I think of it often and ponder the esoteric mysteries of its origin.

 

[mortonbriar]

I love john’s quote too. I think of it often and ponder the esoteric mysteries of its origin.

Maybe we should join them together.

"I'll collect your Maas, like a fresh cauliflower"