Vuillard Aristocrat BEFORE & AFTER

[lightmyfire]

It's been a long time since I have not shared with you my last restorations. Here is one that I really liked to make. :D

When you put your eyes on it now, it seems you're looking at the reflect of the big flammed eye of Sauron himself !

 

[weezell]

What a beautiful PIPE... :clap:

 

[papipeguy]

OMG, what a transformation. Great job on that.

 

[mso489]

Pretty tired "before." Gorgeous after. The grain and shape just glow. And the stem must be new cut?

Totally impressive.

 

[lightmyfire]

No the stem is the same. I like to restorate pipe's stems for friends and I am proud of the result.

 

[petes03]

Excellent job, that thing is gorgeous!

 

[timely]

Amazing job.

 

[lightmyfire]

Well done, lightmyfire! The grain on that Vuillard is very interesting, a Flame Cross - Grain, so to speak.
Thank you. We could say that, but more precisely the flames are here on the sides and not on top & basis. I am not sure that we can talk of an academic model, because flames are a bit chaotic, I will make more photos in the hours to come or tomorrow.

 

[brudnod]

Well done!

 

[mso489]

Wow, that stem restoration is back from the dead. I'm more than impressed. Vuillard still makes a good

pipe, but it has been bought by one of the larger French pipe makers, I forget which one. My French is

poor, but I think it's pronounced something like Voo-'yard.

 

[yaddy306]

Excellent work, lightmyfire!

 

[ejames]

Very nice work! Love that pipe!

 

[lightmyfire]

Here are some more photos of this unexpected little gem. Clic to access gallery.

 

[durham270]

Excellent work! Congratulation, you now have a brand new pipe!!

 

[augusto]

Very beatiful pipe! Did you stain or just polish with carnauba?

 

[gr8scott]

Very nice work! Great looking pipe.

 

[tbradsim1]

You should be proud of that work. Stunning.

 

[shaintiques]

Wow! There are so many gems out there that just need a little tender loving care.

 

[ruger414]

Amazing job! That is a real beauty

 

[tuold]

Inspirational! I've got some pipes coming in from ebay this next week. I can only hope to do as well.