Mailbox Surprise (hint: They're Pipes) PICS

[danielplainview]

I received a surprise in the mailbox earlier this week. I always keep track of packages in route and wasn't expecting anything. Checked the return address and knew exactly who it was. It's ironic that a man named Scrooge is the most generous person you could ever meet. I opened the box and there sat 7 classic Grabow's. Here are three of the seven. I'll post the rest after I shine them up.
First up: Westbrook TR. These triangle shanks were handmade by one man at the Grabow factory in the 1960's.

Viking

The Continental series consisted of 12 shapes and were mail order only. I believe they were only made in the 1950's-1960's.
Westbrook Continental 40

Thanks again Scrooge! ::

 

[dottiewarden]

The Westbrook really rings my bell. Congrats to you and Scrooge.

 

[bryguysc]

That's an amazing bomb!

 

[ben88]

man named Scrooge is the most generous person you could ever meet

He sure is. Those are beauties

 

[mcitinner1]

Bah Humbug! James is being as Scroogey as he can be! :clap:

 

[rigmedic1]

They are nice pipes. I started out smoking Grabows in the 70's, and had a Viking way back then. Liked it better than the Falcon I have now. Only one of my Grabows, a Viscount Author, remains in my collection, but it is still an excellent pipe. Hope you enjoy them.

 

[ssjones]

Scooge is the bomb!

 

[davet]

Very nice, a generous gesture :clap:

 

[jerwynn]

Totally splendid, magnificent, and lovely! In provenance as well as substance!

 

[pagan]

That Continental 40 is awesome, you are a lucky man

 

[ejames]

For a Scrooge he's a pretty good feller !! :clap:

 

[jpmcwjr]

I'll say. Very nice all around that transaction.

 

[mso489]

Fine pipes. Dr. Grabow is a national treasure. Here's to scrooge and the grand men and women of Sparta, N.C.