This is incredible. Such detail. I am very ignorant when it comes to these pipe specifics. I think it looks so great. I, too, relish these updates and eagerly look forward to the next installment.
Looking For Someone To Restore My Dunhill
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---- Behind the Scenes, The Finale ----
As you might expect, Buck Rogers escaped the clutches of Ming the Merciless... because he was actually Flash Gordon! (He just showed him his driver's license, and they let him go.)
Actually, I need to study up a bit on my vintage Saturday serial heroes. Got 'em mixed up. :lol:
The solution to the unequal shank and stem diameter cliffhanger was to turn loose a tiny herd of woodcarving nanobots on the shank, of course, like so:
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Which looked like this after finishing:
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Then, all that was left after leveling was was shine the stem, re-stain the rim as well as the end of the shank, and make an aluminum tube to replace the fiber one that had disintegrated (which is the material Alfred should have used in the first place, back in the day).
And that was it. Here is zee finished peep from several angles, with a final close-up of the nomenclature:
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The current and enduring popularity of the "Bing" shape combined with the rare Vernon system connector and fully intact nomenclature makes this pipe something special, I think. Not just for zerohunter, but for the greater Pipeworld. Back when it was made pipes were common objects and they tended to be treated like shoes. Re-sole a time or two, then throw away and get another pair... if that. Many were thrown away just to keep up with fashion.
For this delicate specimen to have survived in restorable condition for 83 years and then end up in my hands is unlikely, to say the least. That it was bought for $9 adds its own bit of absurdity.
Speaking of all that, I decided that zerohunter won the Superfecta with this pipe. 1) He bought it for nine bucks; 2) I broke my "no more incoming until I clear my backlog" pledge; 3) I decided to clear the decks and jump on it straight away; and now #4... the work is a freebie.
So, ZH: If you decide to keep and smoke the pipe you will have something VERY few young smokers ever see, never mind own; and if you decide to sell it, the pipe should be worth a fair bit on Ebay or similar. (I insist that the work performed on it be stated in the listing if you take that route, however. A link to this thread might even be in order.)
In any event, it's yours at no cost. It'll be headed back to you as soon as the purification process is finished (usually takes about three days). Keep, smoke, and enjoy; or sell and enjoy. Either way you'll have a good story. :mrgreen:
As you might expect, Buck Rogers escaped the clutches of Ming the Merciless... because he was actually Flash Gordon! (He just showed him his driver's license, and they let him go.)
Actually, I need to study up a bit on my vintage Saturday serial heroes. Got 'em mixed up. :lol:
The solution to the unequal shank and stem diameter cliffhanger was to turn loose a tiny herd of woodcarving nanobots on the shank, of course, like so:
.
.
.
Which looked like this after finishing:
.
.
.
Then, all that was left after leveling was was shine the stem, re-stain the rim as well as the end of the shank, and make an aluminum tube to replace the fiber one that had disintegrated (which is the material Alfred should have used in the first place, back in the day).
And that was it. Here is zee finished peep from several angles, with a final close-up of the nomenclature:
.
.
.
The current and enduring popularity of the "Bing" shape combined with the rare Vernon system connector and fully intact nomenclature makes this pipe something special, I think. Not just for zerohunter, but for the greater Pipeworld. Back when it was made pipes were common objects and they tended to be treated like shoes. Re-sole a time or two, then throw away and get another pair... if that. Many were thrown away just to keep up with fashion.
For this delicate specimen to have survived in restorable condition for 83 years and then end up in my hands is unlikely, to say the least. That it was bought for $9 adds its own bit of absurdity.
Speaking of all that, I decided that zerohunter won the Superfecta with this pipe. 1) He bought it for nine bucks; 2) I broke my "no more incoming until I clear my backlog" pledge; 3) I decided to clear the decks and jump on it straight away; and now #4... the work is a freebie.
So, ZH: If you decide to keep and smoke the pipe you will have something VERY few young smokers ever see, never mind own; and if you decide to sell it, the pipe should be worth a fair bit on Ebay or similar. (I insist that the work performed on it be stated in the listing if you take that route, however. A link to this thread might even be in order.)
In any event, it's yours at no cost. It'll be headed back to you as soon as the purification process is finished (usually takes about three days). Keep, smoke, and enjoy; or sell and enjoy. Either way you'll have a good story. :mrgreen:
A clarification because Zerohunter might not be aware of How Things Work in the pipe collecting world.
The reason for this statement:
Now back to your regular scheduled programming... :D
The reason for this statement:
...is because pipes that are found in the wild in a NATURALLY pristine state are more significant to collectors than those which are found rough and brought BACK to pristine. It's rather a big deal, actually. So, be assured that my insistence has nothing to do with self-interest in the sense of publicity or advertising... it's because the pipe would now fool most collectors as being untouched/original except for having been shined up. And I do NOT do the forgery thing. Not ever. No way, no how.
Now back to your regular scheduled programming... :D
Georged, I cannot thank you enough. This is truly such a kind gesture. All of this has been uniquely serendipitous and further strengthens my faith in the pipe community. I grew used to the idea that I would probably never own a Dunhill. But this is so much more. As you say, I now have a story too. But really, we all have a story here, and I am again grateful for being a part of this community here and elsewhere (I am also active on the pipe tobacco subreddit). Your restoration skills are only exceeded by your generosity. I will certainly keep this pipe and take excellent care of it.
I will be sending you something as a thank you. Would you like some Stonehaven or Penzance? How about some FVF? I also have some HU Director's Cut. You name it. If I have it, I'll send it.
The finished restoration is stunning. Truly. I can hardly believe it's the same pipe. Thank you so much. And thanks to murica, Ash, dmcmtk, and the rest of you fine people here. I will post pics when I receive this work of art in the mail.
I will be sending you something as a thank you. Would you like some Stonehaven or Penzance? How about some FVF? I also have some HU Director's Cut. You name it. If I have it, I'll send it.
The finished restoration is stunning. Truly. I can hardly believe it's the same pipe. Thank you so much. And thanks to murica, Ash, dmcmtk, and the rest of you fine people here. I will post pics when I receive this work of art in the mail.
Working on this pipe got me wondering about the Vernon stem attachment widget, and I found this in a 1930's-era Dunhill catalog. Looks like the name "Vernon" appeared after it was discontinued. At the time, it was referred to it as the "Click Peg".
For some reason it was used only with the Root Briar finish, and was NOT optional. (?!)
Neither of which makes any sense, but there you go:
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For some reason it was used only with the Root Briar finish, and was NOT optional. (?!)
Neither of which makes any sense, but there you go:
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Such Craftsmanship, a true Artist also, Great Pics and lovely Story, I enjoyed this thread very much.
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