While out antique store hunting I came across a spot that was almost half pawn shop, half antique store. Unlike pawn shops I’ve seen back home this place was nice.
First one is a Vauen Bruyere Garantie. I can’t find anything on the Garantie line. It is a pretty large pipe. Garantie is German for warranty, I thought was interesting. I only have google to rely on for translations.
Next one is a Stanwell Winslow A.S. Very nice and will get the alcohol treatment and polishing.
Last one will be tricky to work on, it’s a ECHT Meerschaum. The amber stem seems to not be the original and doesn’t line up straight. The shank is cracked and appears to be glued together. Never used debonder on a pipe but will be trying that to loosen what appears to be superglue. Then I’ll rebond them together and have them lined up to hide the crack. Never worked amber so I may not resize it. It looks beautiful as is, but bit small for me to smoke. I’m afraid I’d drop it.
I‘ll post progress pics when I get home, and start working.
First one is a Vauen Bruyere Garantie. I can’t find anything on the Garantie line. It is a pretty large pipe. Garantie is German for warranty, I thought was interesting. I only have google to rely on for translations.
Next one is a Stanwell Winslow A.S. Very nice and will get the alcohol treatment and polishing.
Last one will be tricky to work on, it’s a ECHT Meerschaum. The amber stem seems to not be the original and doesn’t line up straight. The shank is cracked and appears to be glued together. Never used debonder on a pipe but will be trying that to loosen what appears to be superglue. Then I’ll rebond them together and have them lined up to hide the crack. Never worked amber so I may not resize it. It looks beautiful as is, but bit small for me to smoke. I’m afraid I’d drop it.
I‘ll post progress pics when I get home, and start working.