New Life for an Unbranded Bruyere Garantie Horn Stem Bulldog from Bulgaria

The next pipe on the worktable came to me during a visit to Sozopol, Bulgaria in August 2022.  My wife and I had worked and lived in Bulgaria for 15 years and Sozopol was a ‘Happy Place’ for us to go to on the Black Sea coast for much needed rest and relaxation.  However, this …

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Appreciating the Story of an Edward’s Algerian Briar Sculpted Square Panel

The next pipe on the worktable was also commissioned by Darren who found this pipe in the ‘For “Pipe Dreamers” ONLY!’ collection benefitting the Daughters of Bulgaria.  I acquired this expressive pipe in September 2017 along with 65 five of his fellows in what I have called the Lot of 66.  Over the years, many …

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