Meerbowl...

[obc83]

Got this on ebay for 15 bucks out the door. And the guy must have shipped it on ludicrous speed because I was very much not expecting it today. The stamping reads "Meerbowl" above "Imported Briar" Despite it just being a lined bowl, it's my first meer anything so I'm stoked. Looks very lightly smoked, almost not all, save for some light staining in the bowl. Seems like it's ready to go. Also, it looks like I'll be investing in some oxi-clean, need to do the laundry anyway. Edit: My google searches are coming up dry, there's one other thread on here with an identical looking pipe but it goes unanswered. Anyone know the who/where/when on these things?

 

[Chasing Embers]

some oxi-clean

I wouldn't bother, it can cause pits in vulcanite. Just get a magic eraser and a manicure block or some micro-mesh pads.

 

[obc83]

I wouldn't bother, it can cause pits in vulcanite. Just get a magic eraser and a manicure block or some micro-mesh pads.

Hmm..thanks, I'll give it a shot. Think I should pull the stinger?

 

[obc83]

I wet my finger and it "stuck" to the bowl, does that suggest real meerschaum?

 

[seanv]

I would guess your pipe is from the 60's-70's. If your finger sticks to the meerschaum that is an indication that it is block meerschaum. Enjoy your pipe

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

I wouldn't bother, it can cause pits in vulcanite. Just get a magic eraser and a manicure block or some micro-mesh pads.

^^ This^^

Don’t waste your time and money with oxy-clean. You still have to sand it after the oxy-clean. So just sand it to begin with. Oxy-clean causes pitting that will require you to sand off more material than you would if you just sanded it.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Hmm..thanks, I'll give it a shot. Think I should pull the stinger?

I would, that type of stinger isn’t going to do you any favors.