This Week’s Restorations

[Dshift]

After almost two weeks of being crazy busy with my 9-5, I finally get to restore some pipes again and this is the lucky lot. Will update with some aftershocks photos once they are done.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

Are those two Savinelli Etienne Aigner pipes, a matching leather stand, and lighter?

 

[Dshift]

Are those two Savinelli Etienne Aigner pipes, a matching leather stand, and lighter?

Yes, plus these two now I just have to see how do you restore leather…

 

[xrundog]

Yes, plus these two now I just have to see how do you restore leather…
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Start with a leather conditioner. Color after if it needs it.

 

[OzPiper]

now I just have to see how do you restore leather…

Shoe cream - made in Germany

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After


Apply with a soft cloth, leave for a few minutes, then buff with soft cloth

 

[Dshift]

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Shoe cream - made in Germany

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After
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Apply with a soft cloth, leave for a few minutes, then buff with soft cloth

Will order it first thing on monday, thanks for the recommendation!

 

[xrundog]

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Shoe cream - made in Germany

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After
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Apply with a soft cloth, leave for a few minutes, then buff with soft cloth

Oooooh! New stuff to try!

 

[plugugly]

WOW! great work!

 

[AreBee]

Yes, plus these two now I just have to see how do you restore leather…
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Amazing find. My mother loved the Etienne Aigner brand. Such a core memory of my childhood.

 

[bootlegpipes]

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Shoe cream - made in Germany

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After
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Apply with a soft cloth, leave for a few minutes, then buff with soft cloth

That's amazing!

 

[Meerschaum Maestro]

Looks slick!