Pipemaker Frank Genna: Information?

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jah76

Lifer
Jun 27, 2012
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I purchased an estate that Frank Genna made. It had a "good" vibe and I'm partial to apple-ish shapes. I was wondering if anyone had any information about him. I've googled him a bit and all I could find was the following...
He supposedly didn't like hiding flaws, none of "his" websites work, and I don't see a ton of his pipes.
That's about it. Anybody have any info?

 

jah76

Lifer
Jun 27, 2012
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Thanks for looking Roth.
It's an "odd" (and I mean that nicely) shaped little pipe. It's got an apple shape with a slightly bent stem (like one day it might have grown up into a hawkbill), the stem looks like it might need some sanding to make it fit better with the shank but it might just be twisted in the pic.
It should arrive today. It's scheduled for a cleanse, some sanding, and a buffing. He carved his name in the bottom. I like it when pipes are carved instead of stamped sometimes. It seems more personable.

 
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