Turn of the century pipe repaired with contemporary parts/tools.

[RustiePyles CPG]

Exceptional find! I'd love to have that. Where? The bay?

Yeah, there’s a collector in La. Liquidating his collection of early CPF, WDC, SMF, & KBB pipes and memorabilia. I think a lot of it has gone to forum members so far. He’s selling it all on eBay.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

What is this called? I assume it's for knocking down the dents?

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That’s correct, in general terms it’s called a buck or dolly. It’s just a piece of walnut I cut and shaped to fit inside the rim and work some of the dents back down. I burnished the end to make it harder and worked my way around the inside of the rim with it.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

WDC’s are safe from me. I’ve currently narrowed my collecting to three marquee brands.

All Brits?

 

[trouttimes]

That is incredible. Love the history.

 

[ashdigger]

All Brits?

Peterson, Loewe and some BBB.

I mention them openly because I’m not the only pipe collector on the planet. Others can join in.

Specifically. - Pre-Republic Pete’s.

For Loewe and BBB pre-1922.

 

[Humblepipe]

I kinda wondered if you, @ashdigger, or @Humblepipe were bidding on it as as well

I did not see it and I am ENVIOUS. Damn floods and extreme weather here have preoccupied me. However, I am very pleased it went to you. You are already making good use that kit. Well done, sir!

 

[augiebd]

Fantastic thread, great find and nice demonstration of the kit.

 

[Indygrap]

Great find & beautiful restoration!

 

[unclefloyd]

Awesome find!!!!!!