Great to work Charles. That is a beauty, I like the putty work on the vine nicely done.
I’m always impressed by the vast array of pipe shapes and styles available on both the new and estate pipe markets. While many pipe lovers enjoy the …
A New Diamond Taper Stem for an Interesting Grapevine-Carved Bruyere Extra
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Thanks, Steve. I am happy with the results of this restoration but it does illustrate the continuing supply issues in the pipe world. There was a time not too long ago, when one could order acrylic stem blanks in dozens of shapes and sizes. There are only a handful available now, requiring more creative and often labour-intensive work-arounds.
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