@lukasstrifeson sorry, that did not make sense. I meant to say wait for the postman to deliver. It arrived very quickly. The top photo was the ebay shot. The seller had a second one that was really nice too but its now sold. Thats ok. I like this one better.
I Had to Pull the Trigger
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I was meandering the forums and your pipe caught my eye. I have the “same” Luigi Viprati 4 clover pipe - early 90’s. I too loved the Italian flare, shape, curve, etc. it’s been a great smoker so far, still breaking it in - I found this beauty earlier in 2024. And yes, the drought hole is curved, centered to the bottom of the chamber. A work of art.
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Thats a beauty. Mine isnt drilled in the center. I dont smoke it super often. Its pretty big but I like it. That Pipe os about as far out as I go. Ive been eyeing Danish and German pipes lately.
FYI, Here's the other thread on drifted shanks
The Third Swan Neck of the "Drifted Shank" Set of Three (an Apple this time) :: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
The gentleman who collects these curved shank rarities told me that the term used back in The Day was "drifted shank". Meaning the shank looked like it had shifted or "drifted" away from the bowl. Was offset. Makes perfect sense to me. :) This one is stamped Barclay-Rex, same as #2, this...
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@morescnj I checked my pipe today. You are correct. While the draft hole is not in the center of my pipe it is in that general direction. About half way between the side and the center.
I have a Il Duca that is center drilled. Its a bit of a nusiance but if I use a few meer chips in the bowl it doesnt get clogged.
I have a Il Duca that is center drilled. Its a bit of a nusiance but if I use a few meer chips in the bowl it doesnt get clogged.