New Year, New Pipe! Ser Jacopo

[Lost Somnambulist]

Started the new year with a long morning smoke in a new-to-me pipe, first time lighting it up. I was originally on the hunt for an estate Peterson to restore for a walking pipe because of many positive recommendations. Then I was distracted by this Ser Jacopo pipe. I simply couldn't resist bringing it home. A little buffing with a cloth to bring out the shine on the raised areas of the silver and a little polish on the briar and it looks like a brand new pipe.
On the Ser Jacopo site, it says that the Calumet is made in very limited numbers but doesn't say what that really means. Does anyone know what their idea of very limited is? Sometimes a manufacturer's idea of limited numbers isn't the same as mine. Also, what was the original price? I can't seem to find one like this for sale to get an idea.
As a newbie, this is an easy smoker, glad I grabbed it. Maybe I'll find that Peterson later.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

New Calumets retail for $4-550ish.
That's a nice hawkbill.

 

[lraisch]

The fact that you can't find another listing should be a clue to how uncommon your pipe is. Also, IMHO you'll find a Peterson a disappointment after experiencing the Ser Jacopo.

 

[Lost Somnambulist]

New Calumets retail for $4-550ish.
That's a nice hawkbill.

Well, that's definitely far beyond my allowance. It'll get be getting that extra care touch and slapping any hands that stray too close. Starting the new year off right!

 

[cigrmaster]

That pipe is sweet looking. I have never seen a Peterson that comes close to your Ser. Congrats on grabbing that over any Peterson I have ever seen.

 

[Lost Somnambulist]

The fact that you can't find another listing should be a clue to how uncommon your pipe is. Also, IMHO you'll find a Peterson a disappointment after experiencing the Ser Jacopo.

I'm getting that idea. There aren't really that many pictures on a google image search either. At least not of this particular Calumet model. There are plenty of pictures of the Calumet where the stem appears to extend past the bow.

 

[Lost Somnambulist]

That pipe is sweet looking. I have never seen a Peterson that comes close to your Ser. Congrats on grabbing that over any Peterson I have ever seen.

Thanks, I'm getting the idea it was a find more special than I realized. I knew my looking around was over as soon as my eyes found it.

 

[kcghost]

Lovely hawkbill!!

 

[Lost Somnambulist]

Lovely hawkbill!!

Thanks! See, I'm learning stuff! I wasn't even sure of the proper name for the shape!

 

[irishearl]

Beautiful pipe. Have always liked SJ's silver work.

 

[Ag®o]

Very beautiful!

 

[JOHN72]

I love that pipe, it's very elegant..............

 

[BROBS]

That’s way cool

 

[Lost Somnambulist]

I love that pipe, it's very elegant..............

Thanks, elegant is a good word for it. A clean shape, smooth curves, and a dash of silver, all things that call to me.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

There are two Calumets for sale at SP currently.

 

[AlanH]

Very Nice ?

 

[Lost Somnambulist]

There are two Calumets for sale at SP currently.

A Caulmet 2 and 3. Most definitely out of my price range. I'll treasure this Calumet 1 and appreciate it even more for the good fortune of the find. The shapes are interesting but I think I lucked out with the nicest shape for my tastes.

 

[mso489]

That's a handsome SJ. The metalwork on the stem is unique. About eight years ago, SP had a sale on SJ, and I had a windfall from a project, and I was able to get a pipe at a great price. It's a blast with a serpentine (S configuration) square shank and stem, and a Dublin bowl. It's traditional by SJ standards, and I'm extremely glad I took the opportunity.

 

[Lost Somnambulist]

That's a handsome SJ. The metalwork on the stem is unique. About eight years ago, SP had a sale on SJ, and I had a windfall from a project, and I was able to get a pipe at a great price. It's a blast with a serpentine (S configuration) square shank and stem, and a Dublin bowl. It's traditional by SJ standards, and I'm extremely glad I took the opportunity.

I would love to see a photo of that, it sounds interesting! SJ has a tremendous variety to their designs from what I'm seeing. My goal for the short term was to fill all six places on a pipe stand I refinished, now that's done. A pipe of this level falling into my set wasn't expected though. This forum has really helped me get a start on what to look for.

 

[agnosticpipe]

Great pipe! Ser Jacopo pipes are very well made and the ones I've had smoke wonderfully. I'll bet the pipe cleaner goes all the way to the bowl with no problems too. Enjoy!