My New (Used) Upshall

[allan]

Just got in my estate James Upshall P grade straight. It's around a group 4, light as a feather.
Can't wait to try it out!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3am6gd2jdeu8qgl/652544244_o.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tsyaryjig7rh0ff/652544296_o.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f476d27v4v7pr8l/652544489_o.jpg
Allan

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Allan - a gorgeous upshall with terrific grain.

 

[numbersix]

Congrats - that is a gorgeous Upshall.

 

[allan]

Its such a funny thing
Several months ago I wouldn't have even considered a straight pipe. Now, ...
Tastes change, that's one of the things that make pipe smoking so much fun.
I posted an Upshall bent a month ago that is a little heavy(it's weight) for my taste and I was going to sell it.
I'm smoking it now and I find that I really like it for English tobaccos.
Allan
(My wife totally does not understand)

 

[pitchfork]

Really nice score. I have one that's very similar (taper stem) and I bought it from the same seller as you. It was my first Upshall and I really like them -- sturdy, well-made pipes with a Charatanesque flair.

 

[papipeguy]

Lovely grain on that one. Enjoy it.

 

[teufelhund]

Straight is the only way to go!

 

[allan]

Pitch
It looks almost identical
Enjoy yours

 

[puffy]

Beautiful Pipe

 

[yadan]

"Decided it wasn't meant to be and gave up."
I hope you don't really mean that! I would never give up trying to get this kind of pipe.

 

[lumberjakpipester]

Very graceful lines on that pipe, congratz!

 

[cigrmaster]

Great looking pipe Allan. Upshalls are great pipes and a great value on the estate market. That one is a pure classic.

 

[fishnbanjo]

Very nice here's hoping for great smokes ahead!

 

[ssjones]

I love all of my Upshalls and bet you'll love that one as well. A very handsome piece in great condition. To me, the draw of an Upshall is just right.

 

[pitchfork]

To me, the draw of an Upshall is just right.

I agree. They're not "wide open" like some Ashtons and other artisan pipes, but they're open enough and have a smooth draw (somehow). Mine has a significant tenon-mortise gap (ostensibly a no-no), but still smokes great.