From One Collector to Another...

[forciori]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob

Just to share...
Another important experience that reminds me of why I'm a pipe smoker.

Almost always, I buy pipes from people that don't give any importance to the pieces - they just want to know about the money. When you find someone who has enough respect and sensibility to treat the sale as a transfer of ownership, not just a simple commercial relationship, it is different.

I was contacted by a wounded mother and a supportive friend who had lost an important person in a tragic car accident. Carlos Junior was 29 years old and loved his pipes, especially the Dunhills - all of them in exceptional conditions.

I'm lucky and privileged to have them now, together, in my collection, giving sequence to his passion. From one collector to another. These pipes will always be his, I'm just a bearer.

Here they are:


A nice weekend 4 y'all!

Best,
Yang : :

 

[smokeyweb]

Respect.

 

[forciori]

Now clean and polished.

Dunhill A C36 Churchwarden (1930);
Dunhill S 7, Double Pat. 1925;
Dunhill S Prince, (1918-1928);
Dunhill S 35 w/ Meer (1967).

 

[alaskanpiper]

Nice pipes! Knowing the origin story always makes the smoke more special. While I have much respect for those who dote on their pipes with love, care, and respect for the art/history, there is also a special place in my heart for those who burn the shit out of them regardless.

Ever seen a picture of Gert Holbek’s personal pipes? They are prized white whales for many collectors, but Gert, the very artist from whence they came, burned the BEJESUS out of his personal creations. His personal pipes looked like they had been at ground zero in Nagasaki. I mean chunks of rim burned down and sanblasts worn down to practically smooth. Straight workin them horses. Love it.

Again, awesome pipes and a great backstory. Good to see you active again here, Yang!

 

[cigrmaster]

Very nice set of pipes,congrats.

 

[hauntedmyst]

All gorgeous but that churchwarden is stunning

 

[ron123]

The meerschaum lined one is cool, if for no other reason than because it's relatively unique. I haven't seen many pipes lined with meerschaum, and only a few Dunhills. Nice job cleaning them up.

 

[badbriar]

Good outlook!

 

[bullet08]

nice pipes.

 

[rmpeeps]

Well done.
Congrats!!
That Prince is a sweetheart!

 

[forciori]

Nice pipes! Knowing the origin story always makes the smoke more special. While I have much respect for those who dote on their pipes with love, care, and respect for the art/history, there is also a special place in my heart for those who burn the shit out of them regardless.

Ever seen a picture of Gert Holbek’s personal pipes? They are prized white whales for many collectors, but Gert, the very artist from whence they came, burned the BEJESUS out of his personal creations. His personal pipes looked like they had been at ground zero in Nagasaki. I mean chunks of rim burned down and sanblasts worn down to practically smooth. Straight workin them horses. Love it.

Again, awesome pipes and a great backstory. Good to see you active again here, Yang!

Thanks!
A nice week 4 u.

 

[forciori]

All gorgeous but that churchwarden is stunning

I also have a Shell CW. I really love this pipes. Thanks!

 

[forciori]

The meerschaum lined one is cool, if for no other reason than because it's relatively unique. I haven't seen many pipes lined with meerschaum, and only a few Dunhills. Nice job cleaning them up.

I completely agree. All the pipes are amazing, but this w/ meer is special, for sure! Thanks!

 

[forciori]

Well done.
Congrats!!
That Prince is a sweetheart!

Indeed! Thanks!

 

[Spa32]

Congratulations on a great set of pipes. Enjoy.

 

[mikethompson]

Very similar sentiment to what Jerry Seinfeld said of an older Porsche once, that you aren't the new owner, you are the new caretaker for the next one.

Excellent pipes to have to your collection!