How Many of You Like Silver Trim on Pipes?

[agnosticpipe]

More and more I'm drawn to silver trim on pipes, regardless if it's original or for a repair. I don't like a lot of silver, but one or two pieces of silver trim. Real silver not aluminum, not nickel, although nickel can look nice too. I've sold some pipes that had silver on them because I wasn't fond of the whole pipe, but for now these are the pipes I have that have silver trim. Gold (not brass) might be acceptable at times, but it can be kind of gaudy if there's too much.
Silver lovers? Let's see what you've got.

 

[ashdigger]

I love silver on pipes

 

[mso489]

I have only one silver band that I know of, on a Ferndown given to me by a Forums member. All the rest have no bands or metal work, or nickel bands. Silver is a lovely touch, but it increases the cost of every pipe. I'd guess it increases it by 20% to around 50%. I like variety in pipes, and enjoy hunting down moderately priced pipes that smoke well above their price point, the way others crave artisan commissioned pipes. Yours are impressive; don't see one I'd not be proud to own.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I do like some silver trim. Not sure about the rim caps yet though......I currently have two pipes with silver accents, one Peterson Harp 106 and one Savinelli Spigot Sterling 315KS Bordeaux:

 

[alaskanpiper]

 

[mtwaller]

I’m pretty obsessed with silver bands. All of my Peterson’s are silver except for the first pipe I ever bought. Rosslare Royal Irish 120 & 6, Flame Grain 87, Smooth Spigot 120, and I just got a sandblasted Silver Mounted Army 102 yesterday. Next one will absolutely have silver, too!
P.S. that Rosslare Royal Irish you’ve got there is a real stunner.

 

[cigrmaster]

If silver is on a pipe I like then I am fine with it. I don't go chasing silver. My first pipe has a silver band. It is a Savinelli Linea Pui 5.

What I really like is 24kt gold on a pipe. I have this one Rad that has some gold and I like the way it looks.
Savinelli

Rad Davis

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

by various reasons most all my Canadian shaped pipes have silver bands on them, definitely, it(silver or other) does reinforce thin shank walls,but personally, I do prefer pipes with no silver or other ornaments.

Btw What is the make of that Billiard shaped pipe of Yours seen below Peterson Canadian model.?

 

[jojoc]

I don't have a lot of pipes (8), but I do have a couple with silver, so I guess I do like it. They are two of my favorite pipes.
Becker & Musico Army

Peterson System Spigot

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

I have quite a few silver banded pipes. I'll try to get photos of some of them up later tonight after work when I have the time.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Silver bands, hell yeah! Spigots even better.
I have a Bing with an aluminum band, and one day I hope to change it out.

 

[autumnfog]

I appreciate silver bands but don't like silver on the rim.

 

[ashdigger]

I'll expand on my brief comment above.
One of the reasons I love Peterson's is their silver. I especially love my spigots.

 

[fishnbanjo]

I have quite a few with silver and several with gold, lovely accent.

banjo

 

[timt]

I've got a couple with silver. I like them and get tempted to buy another but then I start feeling like Mr. Fancypants and hold off. Just a hang-up of mine I suppose. I should probably try to work through whatever deep seated issue is causing that and just start buying them up right and left. Problem solved.

 

[warren]

If silver is on a pipe I like then I am fine with it. I don't go chasing silver.

Same here. Gold is also acceptable.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I love..............gooooooooooooooooooooold!

 

[prndl]

I do like the Pete silver spigots.
Otherwise, I'm meh.

 

[didimauw]

Not a fan.

 

[agnosticpipe]

Thanks for the comments guys!

Harris, that Rad Davis is a stunner.

Paul, the billiard under the Pete is a Comoy's Grand Slam with the patent no. The band looks original to the pipe as I see no need for a repair band, it's stamped Sterling London.

I really would like to get a spigot pipe someday, as I like the looks of them too.