For the Bulldog Fans!

[bigvan]

I hope someone buys this Old Nellie straight Bulldog before I do!

http://www.oldnelliepipes.com/bdocj-00194.html
FYI: I'm not affiliated with the carver, other than being a HUGE fan.

 

[winton]

Very cool!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I almost pulled the trigger on it this morning, but held back. Too many commissions going at the moment. Joe Nelson makes a great pipe though - I have one and love it - and he was a complete pleasure to deal with.

 

[bigvan]

Thanks, Roth! If I pull the trigger, you'll be the first to know.
Hombre, you're absolutely right. Joe Nelson is a class act.

 

[bigboi]

That is one fine bulldog. Whoever gets this pipe will enjoy it for a long time.

 

[ssjones]

That is a beauty. I've always read good things about this maker. A quick run thru his gallery had me salivating over this Rhodesian. A home run hitting all of my key attributes.

 

[bigvan]

Al, I love how the grain on that Rhodesian radiates up from the heel!

 

[pitchfork]

Very nice!

 

[pstlpkr]

Being firmly ensconced in the SEC, when I read the title I thought... Oh boy here we go. :D
I'm a fan of two different kinds of bulldogs.

The kind you smoke and Chesty.

Edit: The Marine Corps Mascot in the photo is actually Semper Fido circa 1925.

 

[ssjones]

Al, I love how the grain on that Rhodesian radiates up from the heel!

That is fantastic. That one sold for $375, but not sure how long ago that was. I always thought if I had a shape like that commissioned (same finish, shape and stem) that I would get it from Rad, but I like this one even better. I like some sort of stem logo as well and that mother-of-pearl in silver is a nice touch.

 

[captainsousie]

Bigvan, that's a beautiful pipe. I prefer bents but that one would do quite nicely.
Al. I don't usually like blasts but that one is pretty sweet.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I love that Rhodesian. Here is the billiard I got from Joe:

 

[tbradsim1]

Peck that is a beautiful pipe , hefty, fills your hand nicely, love it. The old cajun

 

[cortezattic]

Totally awesome pipes! I'm a sucker for beautiful sandblasts in any shape.

 

[bigvan]

Peck - I'm partial to blasts myself, and that's a truly amazing pipe! What do you think of Joe's stem work? I think my Old Nellie Panel Dog has the most comfortable bit of any pipe I own.

 

[captainsousie]

I am in love with that panel bulldog. As you say, the stem looks as close to perfect as you could want.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

That panelled bull dog really is a striking pipe. Just a classic. I love joe's stem work - Harris, if your watching, you should give one a try, because I know you are really picky about your stems. I think you'd really appreciate an Ole Nellie pipe.

 

[tbradsim1]

. Ardor, Thick walls Diamond Shank, my Bulldog. The old cajun

 

[matchstickman]

Whoowee! That is one nice looking pipe. Little rich for my blood but Im sure that it is worth every single penny. Bulldogs and Rhodesians probably tie for one of my all time favorite shapes and seeing all these pipes just makes me salivate for another.

 

[englishdave]

I have come to love the bulldog / rhodesian shape over time. I have two, and keep looking for more. I also love sandblasted or rusticated finishes.
It would have to be a special occasion indeed to pull the trigger on the pipe in this post. Really stunning work. Thanks for bringing the pipe maker to my attention.