My
Pipes 
Here you will find pictures of some of my favorite pipes. I will try to update them with new pictures as I can. Enjoy them as I do. I strive for quality in smoking from what I buy. |
I would like to thank Dan Merriman, a very good friend, who has helped me obtain some wonderful pipes. Without his help I would not have the fine pieces that I have in my humble little collection. |
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 An
Ardor Mercurio. The first Ardor that I have owned. Very good craftsmanship and a joy to
smoke. |
 Another
Ardor. This one is and Urbano. A most popular shape and a great smoker. A very elegant
pipe. |
 An
Armellini sandblast that is very nicely done. This is a very cool smoking pipe. It has a
large capacity and still maintains that great balance. |
 An Ascorti Business. This is the first one that I have ever owned. It is a
beaut. The bit feels so good in the mouth and the balance is perfect. |
 This
Meerschaum has colored very nicely. Always a cool sweet smoke with this pipe. It is very
light and easy to hold in the mouth. |
 I have looked for a while for a golfball meerschaum that does something
for me. I found this one on Ebay and got it. It is starting to color nicely and is a good
smoker so far. |
 This
is a beautifully carved CeSem Meerschaum. I have not smoked this pipe yet. I like looking
at it in its pure state and will keep it that way for a little while longer. |
 Brebia
Pura. This pipe was given to me by Gene Higgins, the owner of a shop that went out of
business. It is well made and smokes good. It is a little on the heavy side though. |
 There
was a lady tobacconist in town who had to sell out her business. I got this pipe for a
song when that happened. I got several other pieces that way. This is strictly an armchair
pipe. A very cool and dry smoke. Wonderful for reading the stories of Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle! |
 Another CeSem. For the money and the quality of workmanship, they can't be
beat. I have smoked this one a couple of times. I am anxious to see how it will turn when
the coloring starts. |
 Beautifully carved with an intricate design. It is a little heavy to hold
in the mouth for any length of time, but provides a nice smoke for reading on a cold
evening. The heel has the most intricate carving of the whole pipe. |
 A Castello "Castello" 31 shape. This is one of the most
beautiful sculpturing designs that I have seen. It starts in the front of the pipe
and moves all the way down the shank to the stem. Absolutely
beautiful!! |
 This is a great smoker. It is a Castello with the gold band added. There
is no sign of any type of repair on the shank. |
 A
Castello, Sea Rock, 32 Canadian. It has a very large capacity and smokes very cool. The
finish has a slight red tint to it. |
 A smaller pipe. This is a Castello Collection. It is very light and great
for those small smokes during the day. |
 This one is an all around great pipe. Cool smoking, nice balance, light in
weight. I am very happy with this pipe. |
 A Castello "Castello" white stem. These are not plentiful. This
one belonged to a friend named Tony Trego. He used to collect the
white stems, but does not anymore. I was lucky enough to get this
one. |
 A
Castello Epoca. Beautifully done. Dark, rich, begging to be smoked. What a gem. |
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