Recently I’ve purchased a few leather covered pipes. I haven’t had any interest before, but they’ve piqued my interest.
The first one is a Cassano 769. I’m guessing it’s late 1950’s vintage.
The leather was very dry, but in good shape. I applied two coats of a product I’ve used in the past, I don’t have it in front of me so I can remember the name. The leather sucked it up, and darkened a bit, but that’s to be expected.
The mortise is a tiny bit sloppy. The meerschaum insert is blown out on the bottom. Deep tooth impressions on the bit. Perfect for someone who digs on repairs.
So I addressed the chamber, tooth marks, leather. A few more things to do, but I’ll just let the chamber dry for now.
Actually kind of a cool pipe...
The first one is a Cassano 769. I’m guessing it’s late 1950’s vintage.
The leather was very dry, but in good shape. I applied two coats of a product I’ve used in the past, I don’t have it in front of me so I can remember the name. The leather sucked it up, and darkened a bit, but that’s to be expected.
The mortise is a tiny bit sloppy. The meerschaum insert is blown out on the bottom. Deep tooth impressions on the bit. Perfect for someone who digs on repairs.
So I addressed the chamber, tooth marks, leather. A few more things to do, but I’ll just let the chamber dry for now.
Actually kind of a cool pipe...
