Not really.
Sometimes. Due to cultural cross contamination, the more modern a pipe the more difficult to identify.
Pipes Around The World?
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I agree! I've seen it described as both "acorn" and "tomahawk." I'm going with tomahawk.
The original intent with somewhat self-serving. I was looking for good, solid smokers from as many different places (internationally) as possible that would not break the bank. Still, I'd like to see what you have to show even though it may be something I'll have to save up for
I got the Bari on ebay for under $30. Also check out Vauen (Germany). I've almost pulled the trigger on a few on SP.comThe original intent with somewhat self-serving. I was looking for good, solid smokers from as many different places (internationally) as possible that would not break the bank. Still, I'd like to see what you have to show even though it may be something I'll have to save up for
The original intent with somewhat self-serving. I was looking for good, solid smokers from as many different places (internationally) as possible that would not break the bank. Still, I'd like to see what you have to show even though it may be something I'll have to save up for
There are artisans from all over the world but, for me, it takes some searching to stay below the $300 per pipe level. Some artists have pipes that vary from my price range to 10x that amount. Finding one that I find pleasing in my range ($300-ish) is the trick.
Here's a good example:
The pipe is from Russian caver Denis Pevcov but steps up above my range slightly at $369.
And here's a pipe for $299 from Chinese carver Yang Kun:
At this price level, these are the pipes I only treat myself to for things like my birthday, Christmas, etc.
There's estates out there that could save me some money but they're still at or just above the $200 mark.
There are artisans from all over the world but, for me, it takes some searching to stay below the $300 per pipe level. Some artists have pipes that vary from my price range to 10x that amount. Finding one that I find pleasing in my range ($300-ish) is the trick.
Here's a good example:
The pipe is from Russian caver Denis Pevcov but steps up above my range slightly at $369.
And here's a pipe for $299 from Chinese carver Yang Kun:
At this price level, these are the pipes I only treat myself to for things like my birthday, Christmas, etc.
There's estates out there that could save me some money but they're still at or just above the $200 mark.
First of all... wow! These pipes are stunning. I personally like the lines on the Yang Kun more, but can not deny the apparent craftsmanship in either pipe. I am going to buy myself a pipe or 2 of this caliber as soon as I am ready. It's not really the finances for me. I can afford 1 or 2 high caliber pipes. I just realize that I (embarrassed to say) I would not appreciate the bump up in quality at this point. I have bought a beat up Upshall and a beat up Dunhill to restore and put in the rotation as a part of my plan to slowly move up until I am more prepared. If I sound like it's been easy holding off, it has not!
Bowie, I was given a Bari, the Danish pipe, by my late wife's aunt one Christmas, and I still enjoy it. This was around forty years ago, and it has only lately begun to show age, but in a good way. Not a heavy pipe, an especially big bowl, a bent billiard. Bari is long discontinued, but the estate pipes are still around and I'd recommend them.
I was building my collection trying to get good examples of styles from well known manufacturers but somehow departed from that to artisans. I like "uniqueness" instead of the same billiard or whatnot from everyone. I have t2 other pipes on my list (the above are not on it) that if there when I have the funds I'll get them. If not, I'll just keep looking.
It does pay off very well to keep an eye out though. I got this estate Tadeusz Polinski (from Poland) from Blue Room Briars for $50:
Most of his pipes go for prices similar to above (new) but I got lucky with this one. Perseverance and patience are key.
Funny you should mention this, because I purchased the Bari as an estate pipe on eBay when I was really new into pipes (week 1 or week 2). I was on the fence about whether to buy it. I didn't know anything about the brand save what Smoking Pipes and Pipedia listed. Then I saw your previous post about how you acquired your Bari, and I knew from your other posts that you are a knowledgeable pipe smoker. I figured if you had good things to say about Bari, then it must be a good purchase. I got it for $26.
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