My $5 pipe purchase.

[John C.]

I picked up these today at an antique shop, 2 for $5. The top one is marked Weber Sterling Band, the bottom one says Shelton Imported Briar. The Weber doesn't have the Sterling band or the correct stem, but hey $2.50 won't kill me. I've never done a restoration, so I'm thinking of sending them out to be restored.

 

[mortonbriar]

They would be good victims for your own first attempts at restoration, nothing to lose other than $5! It's really not so hard to clean up a pipe aesthetically. I guess that top pipe needs a new stem cut though eh, that is getting a little more involved!

 

[John C.]

They would be good victims for your own first attempts at restoration, nothing to lose other than $5! It's really not so hard to clean up a pipe aesthetically. I guess that top pipe needs a new stem cut though eh, that is getting a little more involved!

That was my thought at first with the bottom pipe, but it has as a screw in tenon that seems to be a bit loose.

 

[mortonbriar]

That was my thought at first with the bottom pipe, but it has as a screw in tenon that seems to be a bit loose.

That is still probably something you could tackle if you were inclined to, setting it to the right spot and using epoxy resin.

 

[nolan613]

Would definitely take the opportunity to at least clean these. As for the loose stem I'm sure someone would be willing and able to guide you through the process.