Some of My Inherited Pipes

[AlabamaDan]

A few months back I mentioned some of my grandfather’s pipes. I was cleaning today and found a little stash of them. I thought I’d share. They all need a good cleaning, except the little square one. It hasn’t been used.

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[mso489]

From what I can see, those will clean up nicely. They look in good shape, structurally sound, with no obvious damage. It's a rotation in itself for starters.

 

[cshubhra]

Very cool! Post pictures after you cleaned them up!

 

[mikethompson]

Very nice to have some pipes from your grandfather. I'd be tempted to just leave them as is.

 

[mso489]

I strongly concur that the legacy aspect, inheriting these from your grandfather, is a wonderful way to receive pipes. For that reason, though I am all for cleaning them up, don't do anything heavy handed. No machine buffing that might obscure the stamping. Only gentle reaming, since reaming is the quickest way to damage a pipe in the hands of a beginner. I sure would not strip any finish. You want them bright and clean, but very much the same as your grandfather smoked them. Time will only improve these and their family heirloom qualities.

 

[AlabamaDan]

I don't plan a restoration, just a good cleaning and shining up.

 

[radrick96]

A few months back I mentioned some of my grandfather’s pipes. I was cleaning today and found a little stash of them. I thought I’d share. They all need a good cleaning, except the little square one. It hasn’t been used. View attachment 34719

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I’d kill for my great grandfathers or my uncles pipes! Those are cool. Wish you many nostalgic smokes!

 

[mortonbriar]

Great that they have found a home with a pipe smoker in the family. I bet the square pipe was a gift!

 

[ray47]

The square pipe looks like a Wally Frank Pipe of the Month. I have one, but haven't smoked it in a year.

 

[mso489]

Yeah, that Wally Frank type pipe caught my eye, sort of a panel pipe carried to the next level. They didn't catch on, and ray47 hasn't smoked his in a year, and your grandfather never smoked it, so it may not be as alluring as the other more traditional pipes, but it could win your heart. It's an interesting looker anyway.

 

[jpmcwjr]

So nice to have such heirlooms!

 

[ray47]

My Wally Frank Pipe of the Month is from 1949, the year my wife was born. I only smoke it once a year on her birthday. After one bowl I break it down and clean it good. It's then put back on the shelf in my den where I display it next to her baby picture.