My scorpion meerschaum

[john019]

So this is on e of the pipes given to me by a friend as partial payment for helping him out. Even though I no longer smoke tobacco, it doesn't hurt to have a nice pipe collection I think.

 

[john019]

A couple of more views.

 

[Civil War]

That's a good looking pipe!

 

[crashthegrey]

Very interesting one.

 

[john019]

Thanks. I thought it was really cool of him to let me pick out some pipes to keep. This was just one. I will get pictures of the others posted.

 

[wyfbane]

That is a cool pipe. I haven't seen one like it. I agree that you can collect pipes without smoking them. The history and the craftsmanship doesn't rely on smoking to enjoy.

 

[jaytex1969]

That's a nice pipe.
I am relieved to find it is not a figural carving of Klaus Meine!

 

[mso489]

I like the simplicity of the shape and carving, but especially the way the pipe has colored. Meer can color unevenly, or some parts can look more stained or dirty. It's a real bonus when the color comes up in a pleasing way, as this has done. If I were not smoking a pipe, I'm afraid this one would tempt me.

 

[john019]

I have found myself just holding it between my teeth. Here are the other meerschaums he gave me.

 

[john019]

 

[john019]

This one I am going to have to get repaired, but I think it will be worth it.