Thanks for stopping by The Pipe Steward! Below you will find a library of all my restorations many originally posted on RebornPipes. While you're here, check out The Pipe Store and explore the virtual 'Help Me!' baskets in the For "Pipe Dreamers" Only! collection where there are MANY pipes listed that can be commissioned if you don't see something in the store for your liking. I'm adding more pipes periodically. Remember, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of restored pipes helps support the work of the Daughters of Bulgaria. Glad you came by!
Addressing Chamber Heating Problems with a Ben Wade Made in London England 23 Dublin
I describe this next pipe on the worktable as a Dublin shape. The bowl is slightly canted and has nice lines. It has beautiful vertical grain and that is the main draw-factor of this pipe. This is the second pipe that pipe man Bill from Pennsylvania has commissioned. The first was a Tribune Rusticated Dublin …
A New Beginning for a Tribune 909 Rusticated Dublin
The next pipe came to me in what I have called the Lot of 68. The Lot was acquired in February 2019 from a seller in West Hartford, Connecticut, and these pipes have been getting the attention of pipe men in the For “Pipe Dreamers” ONLY collection helping to support the Daughters of Bulgaria, a …
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A Striking Søren Hand-Carved Made in Denmark Freehand is Given New Life
One of the things that I have had to learn is that I can’t keep them all. When I go on the hunt searching for pipes and then find a pipe of great value, I’m ever faced with the dilemma: ‘Should I keep this one for my personal collection?’ Most of the time, I would …
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Diving into the Provenance of a Thompson Genuine Block Meerschaum GT. Britain Brandy
After celebrating the birth of our 10th grandchild – a boy 😊, it’s time to look at the next pipe on the worktable. This Meerschaum is the second of 3 pipes that pipe man, James from Dayton, Ohio, has commissioned. The first, pictured below, was another striking Peterson’s Meerschaum that turned out great (Reviving a …
A Fresh Start for an Unbranded Briar Calabash Made in London England
One of the things that was on my ‘genuine’ Bucket List was to take my wife back to Mexico. Beth grew up in Mexico where her parents were missionaries in the state of Guererro where the city of Acapulco is located. During her years there her family lived in Acapulco, but more years were spent …
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Reviving a 1971 Peterson’s Dublin Sterling Silver Meerschaum of Tanganyika
The next pipe on the worktable is the first pipe that I am restoring from the Lot of 68 pipes that I acquired February 24, 2019. This Lot came from a seller in West Hartford, Connecticut, and what got my attention was not only the size of the Lot, but also the meticulous listing the …
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A Surprising Bee’s Wax Result for a Kiko Countryman Genuine Block Meerschaum of Tanganyika
The next pipe on the worktable has some sentimental value for me. I remember well seeing a trove of pipes sitting on the vendor’s table in the shadow of Nevski Cathedral in the center of Sofia, Bulgaria. It was December 27, 2019, and two of my five children were visiting from the US with one …
Rescuing a Lowly Mastercraft Pot of Italy from Basket Pipe Oblivion
After pressing through a boat load of flu of some variant, I’m happy to be back at the worktable. Other than getting well again, I always enjoy this time of the year for football season – both college and NFL. Since my team has gone on vacation back to Florida (Miami Dolphins) I’ve been pulling …
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Exploring the Origins of a 60s/70s ‘Space Age’ Pyrolytic Graphite/Phenolic Resin the pipe English Blue Bulldog
The next pipe on the table is a quintessential ‘60s/70s’ Flower Power pipe – at least that’s the vibe I get looking at it. It came to me in September 2017 from a seller in Georgetown, Texas. The seller was from a non-profit called the ‘Caring Place’ that sells things to help needy folks in …
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