The next pipe on the worktable came to me in 2018 when my son, Josiah, contacted me from an antique shop in St. Louis, where he lived and was studying. He found a box of pipes with a price on it, and he texted me in Bulgaria, where we were then, with a question whether …
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The next pipe on the worktable is a handsome Butz Choquin Régate . I acquired this pipe in August of 2018 from an eBay seller in Paris. It was part of what I have called the French Lot of 50 which has produced many treasures, many of which are now with new stewards. The full …
The next pipe on the table is a diminutive, squared panel which I would call an Apple shape. I acquired the pipe from an eBay seller in Nevada in November of 2017. The Paneled Apple was in a Lot of 13 pipes which headed in my direction after having the sufficient bid. Pipe man, Daryn, …
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The next pipe on the worktable is a what has the feel of a French made pipe, but is simply marked, ‘Bruyere Garantie’. I found this pipe in the summer of 2017 at one of my favorite places and it brings back fun memories. This second hand, antique shop is on the main walking street …
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The Pipe Steward 