LHS Sterncrest - One For The Resto Box (Pic Heavy)

[pruss]

Some of you are aware that I have a penchant for stubby bent Rhodesians and Bulldogs. I also collect British factory pipes. Well in my nightly perusal of eBay I saw this little gem. Stem and bit are in good condition, the ring is original and sterling, and the shape is awesome. I would call the pipe a keeled Rhodesian, the pipe has lovely grain, with only two fills on the back of the rim.
I think it will clean up nicely. What do you think? Does anyone have experience with LHS pipes as smokers?
Cheers,
-- Pat

 

[voorhees]

Pruss, I have a LHS pipe. A cavalier called a "Bavarian". It's a fine smoking pipe, my wife picked up for me as a gift. However, LHS

Is an American pipe company.

I think you should send me that pipe, I'm not sure you'll like it.... :lol:

 

[pruss]

I see where you're coming from Jason, but just 'cause I collect British factory pipes doesn't mean I'm averse to Yankee pipes!
I'm glad to hear that yours smokes well. That gives me hope. I look forward to putting this little burner into rotation with my Kaywoodies, Sasienis, and Kb&b pipes.
-- Pat

 

[tuold]

I was watching that one. Can't remember if the auction ended while I was at work or if the bidding went too high At any rate I would have loved to have won that one! I have several LHS pipes and so far they are all keepers. Yours looks like it will clean up really nicely. Congrats!

 

[tbradsim1]

Nice little fat pipe.

 

[pruss]

Thanks Tuold, sorry if I snookered you on that auction. I am pleased to hear that they appear to be good smokers.
Thanks Bradley!
-- Pat

 

[snagstangl]

shhhhh, LHS pipes are drilled straight on and smoke great, but dont tell anyone, they are still pretty cheap.

 

[pruss]

shhhhh, LHS pipes are drilled straight on and smoke great, but dont tell anyone, they are still pretty cheap.

I'll be very, very, quiet about it. Thanks for the tip!
-- Pat

 

[tuold]

Pruss, don't worry! I'm happy a fellow forum member won it! Let us know how it smokes.
I just won another LHS this morning. I'm not huge on carved bowls, but this one should be fun to spiff up. I figure at $6.99 I can't loose. Right?

 

[ruger414]

Pruss great looking pipe! That shape reminds me of the Medico Jet Stream. I hope it smokes well for you and I expect some pictures once you've got it restored!

 

[pruss]

I just won another LHS this morning. I'm not huge on carved bowls, but this one should be fun to spiff up. I figure at $6.99 I can't loose. Right?

Totally! I picked this pipe up with a beaten Digby Canadian, all in with shipping for $20. So I'm happy with my investment.
-- Pat