‘Help Me!’ Basket Four

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#4758 John Surrey LTD. Genuine Imported Briar Root De Luxe Billiard – This is a solid Billiard on the diminutive side. Length: 5 1/16 inches, Height: 1 11/16 inches, Rim width: 1 1/8 inches, Chamber width: 5/8 inches, Chamber depth: 1 3/8 inches. This pipe was donated to The Pipe Steward by a generous person.


B4759 Pioneer Genuine Meerschaum Lovat – This Meer-lined Lovat is in good shape. Pioneer was a company started by Wally Frank specializing in Meerschuam pipes. Length: 5 3/4 inches, Height: 1 7/8 inches, Rim width: 1 1/4 inches, Chamber width: 3/4 inches, Chamber depth: 1 1/2 inches. This pipe was donated to The Pipe Steward by a generous person.


B4760 Kaywoodie Carburetor U.S. Pat. 2082106 Aged Bruyere 8808 Dublin – Length: 5 3/8 inches, Height: 1 3/4 inches, Rim width: 1 1/4 inches, Chamber width: 3/4 inches, Chamber depth: 1 1/2 inches. This pipe was donated to The Pipe Steward by a generous person.


B4761 Shellmoor Imported Briar Bent Tomato – This Bent Tomato is compact and a stout diminutive pipe. Length: 5 1/8 inches, Height: 1 7/16 inches, Rim width: 1 1/8 inches, Chamber width: 3/4 inches, Chamber depth: 1 1/4 inches. This pipe was donated to The Pipe Steward by a generous person.


B4762 Brompton Made in England 210 Lovat – This is a sweet diminutive Lovat. Length: 5 inches, Height: 1 3/4 inches, Rim width: 1 1/8 inches, Chamber width: 3/4 inches, Chamber depth: 1 9/16 inches. This pipe was donated to The Pipe Steward by a generous person.


COMMISSIONED B4791 HLT “Rest-Right” Genuine Briar Churchwarden – The tenon was broken off and it needs to be extracated from the mortise. A fine looking lengthy Churchwarden that needs a bit of TLC. Length: 11 1/2 inches, Height: 1 1/2 inches, Rim width: 1 inch, Chamber width: 11/16 inches, Chamber depth: 1 3/8 inches. This pipe was donated to The Pipe Steward by a generous person.


COMMISSIONED #B4368 Dr. Grabow Free Hand 02 – This Dr. Grabow is not too common.  I haven’t seen many.  The Free Hand stummel grain has great potential.  Length: 6 1/2 inches, Height: 2 inches, Plateau width: 1 1/2 inches, Chamber width: 3/4 inches, Chamber depth: 1 5/8 inches.


#B4370 Peerless Oval Shank Pot – Length: 5 1/4 inches, Height: 1 1/2 inches, Rim width: 1 3/8, Chamber width: 3/4 inches, Chamber depth: 1 5/16 inches.


#B4383 Dr. Grabow Riviera Saddle Stem Pot – This is a classic Dr. Grabow Pot – the bowl is a good size for a work horse smoker. Length: 5 3/4 inches, Height: 1 1/2 inches, Rim width: 1 3/8 inches, Chamber width: 3/4 inches, Chamber depth: 1 3/8 inches.


#B4384 Stetson Made in Italy Petite Billiard – Some people collect Petites.  This Petite Billiard has length, but smaller in bowl-size.  Length: 5 7/8 inches, Height: 1 7/16 inches, Rim width: 1 inch, Chamber width: 11/16 inches, Chamber depth: 1 5/16 inches.


#B4385 No Name Real Briar Panel – This panel has no labeling but has very attractive grain showcasing the panels.  Probably a nice work horse and a good smoker!  Length: 5 3/4 inches, Height 1 9/16 inches, Rim width: 1 1/4 inches, Chamber width: 3/4 inches, Chamber depth: 1 3/8 inches.


#B4154 Denicotea Curling 813 Blasted Canadian – This German made pipe is filtered. The main issue is a button rebuild. Length: 6 1/4 inches, Height: 1 7/8 inches, Rim width: 1 3/8 inches, Chamber width: 7/8 inches, Chamber depth: 1 9/16 inches.


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