Estate Pipes

[nebjay]

Hey there brothers. I'm very new to the world of pipes (and cigars for that matter). Anyway, I saw these advertised just around the corner from me and thought I might as well grab them. The two white pipes don't have any markings on them. They look almost novelty to me but again, I know nothing.
The other two however, have some faded markings and I was hoping those with some knowledge might know something about them? Any information would be great. Also, do they look like they could be salvaged. As you can see they have had a pretty hard life.
Thanks in advance.
Ben

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[CVAC085]

The 2 on the left look to me like Meershaum pipes. I too am still learning. But these pipes are beauties!!!! And I think can be restored to full potential.

There's a thread somewhere that Dave @Grrrrr609 posted about cleaning up estate pipes. It might be a stickie under pipes section.


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[Grrrrr609]

You got a Charatan and an Orlik. Definitely worth restoring. The white ones are meershaums. If the guys smoked charatan and or like briar I'm sure the meets are good too.

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[stin187]

Nice score! That Orlik is really cool. Love the double draft system and have been looking for one like that for a bit. The meers look like they are in great shape as well. Shouldn't be too hard of a resto job either, though if you've never done one I suggest reading up and getting some cheap throw away estates from fleabay to practice on. Feel free to PM me if you need any help.

 

[nebjay]

Thanks guys. I will certainly do my research before I get stuck into restoring them. Won't be doing anything for a while as I'm getting surgery on my wrist so it will give me plenty of time to read up.


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[Griz]

Can you post better pics of the two small straight one in the middle.

 

[nebjay]

Can you post better pics of the two small straight one in the middle.

 

[Iholmes]

Those look like meer cigar holders to me, but again I'm another new guy and could be wrong. Good job picking up the group! Like @stin187 said (after your surgery/recovery) pick up some cheapies and practice restoring. Then you'll have a few pipes you are really proud of

 

[Griz]

Those are sweet, my guess is cigar holders but it's a guess.

 

[CVAC085]

Those are sweet, my guess is cigar holders but it's a guess.

That's what I've thought they were as well....

 

[The Munt]

They're good looking pipes Ben, how goes the restoration?

 

[nebjay]

They're good looking pipes Ben, how goes the restoration?

No good at the moment mate. Can't do much with this broken wrist unfortunately. Will have to wait till it's feeling a bit better before I give it a go.