Smoking My 1882 Barling Magnum
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I'm curious, @sablebrush52 , do you feel any particular emotional / historical connection when smoking these types of pipes? I can only imagine that you would since a collector of these antique pipes would presumably be motivated by the historical connection.
By way of comparison, when I smoke a traditionally-made tobacco, like SG Full Virginia Flake (which I understand is processed on antique equipment protected by British law) or something from the GLP Old London series (which I understand is made using very traditional techniques), I can't help but think that these tobaccos are likely quite similar to those smoked 100+ years ago, and I feel some connection there. Now give me an old book along with a pipe, and it's almost like small-scale time travel
By way of comparison, when I smoke a traditionally-made tobacco, like SG Full Virginia Flake (which I understand is processed on antique equipment protected by British law) or something from the GLP Old London series (which I understand is made using very traditional techniques), I can't help but think that these tobaccos are likely quite similar to those smoked 100+ years ago, and I feel some connection there. Now give me an old book along with a pipe, and it's almost like small-scale time travel
My current theory is that Sable used his time machine to exploit the really favorable exchange rate. Got the pipe for cheaper then any of his others. Either that or same thing and he stole it from some king. Either way that is a huge part of why things feel so strange these days (you know messing with timelines and stuff).I've held and inspected that pipe up close. Not in a passing way, but long enough to give it full consideration.
It's easily one of the most amazing examples of dignified splendor ever conceived in the PipeWorld, never mind actually executed.
It screws together with perfect timing (line up), the fittings are heavy, solid silver (not plated).
The bowl's grain density is like fine marble. (straight grain wouldn't be a "thing" for another 80 years)
Other than some mild signs of stem polishing, original finish & etc everywhere. The pipe was never "restored".
Almost certainly commissioned as a gift to a king or head of state, or some Industrial Age luminary.
What a bright spot in my day to see and think of that pipe again. Thank you, jesse.
also despotic too. It's amazing what food does to us. It's really the fuel of human misery.
what about guys who have a wide range of pipe sizes?
Seriously though it is a beautiful pipe. Classy but understated and not overly flashy or gaudy.If it was not so exquisite it would look like a novelty pipe (like the general cigar which was as thick as a forearm and two feet long and clearly made for a laugh).
Absolutely! I'm very aware of their antiquity and sometimes conjure up an image of what the scene might have been like when the pipe was sold. The magnum was certainly the property of someone of means, and probably a bespoke item.I'm curious, @sablebrush52 , do you feel any particular emotional / historical connection when smoking these types of pipes? I can only imagine that you would since a collector of these antique pipes would presumably be motivated by the historical connection.
By way of comparison, when I smoke a traditionally-made tobacco, like SG Full Virginia Flake (which I understand is processed on antique equipment protected by British law) or something from the GLP Old London series (which I understand is made using very traditional techniques), I can't help but think that these tobaccos are likely quite similar to those smoked 100+ years ago, and I feel some connection there. Now give me an old book along with a pipe, and it's almost like small-scale time travel
The unsmoked 1907 set is like a little time machine.
My 1941 Sasieni eight dot holds great historical significance to me. Made during WW2, it made its way across a submarine infested Atlantic. Produced in war torn London, it reminds me that people carry on during highly difficult times.
I also like the styling of older pipes, so different from today. There's a classic elegance to them.
Thank you for your thoughts. I share the same view on antique pipes, and for the same reasons I would intend to add a few to my collection eventually.
Regarding your magnum pipe, I understand that in the past (especially centuries past), that tobacco was quite a bit more expensive (relatively speaking) than it is today, so a big bowl on a pipe from that time was certainly in and of itself a symbol of luxury.
Absolutely true. This pipe was a statement of financial and material wealth.
I thought the cap probably came with the pipe. You're not really supposed to use one without the other, I don't think.
That cap is a damned clever little piece of equipment. That's a solar collector on the visor. Under the visor is an array of high intensity lights. Very useful on the trail when it's getting dark, or when you're fumbling around in the back of a closet, or when you want to read the program before the show starts and don't want to annoy others around you.
I still keep my Mag Light handy in case I have to bludgeon to death people who make fun of my cap.
I still keep my Mag Light handy in case I have to bludgeon to death people who make fun of my cap.
Hey, myst, you know Jesse. As a member of humankind he takes his moral obligation to his fellow man seriously!
