Finally: Comoy's 256 Old Bruyere Author

[ssjones]

I've searched for this one for nearly seven years. A few 2nd's line shape 256 pipes were listed last year, and they ended up going for only slightly less than this real deal, a 1920s to 1938 "Old Bruyere finish pipe.
The bowl is solid, so this one will get regular (but careful) use.
Full restoration pix are at the Reborn Pipes link:

https://rebornpipes.com/2017/05/13/finally-comoys-old-bruyere-256-restoration/
Before:

Finished:

 

[aquadoc]

Beautiful work on that restoration. Very nice pipe.

 

[ashdigger]

Outstanding Al. :clap:

 

[dmcmtk]

Very nice Al. Not to pick nits, but the COM description that best matches your pipe is,

Made in England
This is stamped in a circle with “MADE” at the top, “IN” in the middle, and “ENGLAND” forming the bottom of the circle. This can be seen on a Cecil as early as 1910 and on an Old Bruyere of 1921 and more frequent from the 1930s. It can also appear as “MADE” arched, “IN” below, and “ENGLAND” arched the other way. These stamps are in an oval rugby-ball shape rather than a circle round shape.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

I'm glad you found one you've been looking for Al. That's always a great feeling, and great job on the restoration as usual. ::

 

[ssjones]

Thanks Dave - I had originally pulled that one but like the wording GL Pease used, I'll go back and edit my Reborn Pipes entry.

 

[papipeguy]

Stunning job, Al. enjoy.

 

[jpmcwjr]

So your seven year itch got scratched!! Another fine resto, too.

 

[mso489]

You really unleashed some lavish grain on that one. I like that compact interpretation of an author.

 

[philobeddoe]

Congratulations Al, that's a nice author you've got there, it should smoke 965 like a champ!

 

[ssjones]

And that's exactly what I did this morning, a very nice smoke. My diligence in cleaning paid off, no ghosts.

 

[shikano53]

Beautiful pipe!

 

[didimauw]

Beautiful pipe! And a well deserved one at that!

 

[uperepik]

Great job and awesome pipe. I think author is my favorite shape

 

[sablebrush52]

A nice addition to your stable, Al! Congratulations!

 

[ssjones]

A nice addition to your stable, Al! Congratulations!

Your advice has always been "be patient", eventually every pipe shows up, you were right!

 

[JimInks]

Great pipe, Al. Congrats!

 

[buckaroo]

I actually like the cut of the 256 better than my Ashfords/ dhills. $15 (France) 2nd picked up in May. Fun little pipe

 

[ssjones]

Well done Buckaroo! I've seen those Sunrise 256's bring big bucks.

 

[buckaroo]

Thx. Still some stem work to do... Lazy