Another GBD 9456, their small saddle-stem bent billiard shape. I've not yet had a New Era grade in this shape. There's always something a little special about New Era pipes. This one is not stamped Hand Cut on the stem, but with the bullet tennon and button, I believe it is. (according to Pipedia, not all Hand Cut stems were stamped as such).
Full details in the Reborn Pipes blog entry:
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Full details in the Reborn Pipes blog entry:
GBD 9456 New Era Restoration
By Al Jones I’ve restored a number of GBD shape 9456 bent billiards before, but this is the first “New Era” finish that I’ve had in that shape. I’ve learned that New E…
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