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Paul Perri # 1225145 (SOLD 4/10/11)

the rim is so very nicely set off by a sandblasting on the very
top, the rest of the pipe being smooth. Nice touch. There is a
good straight grain on the sides of the bowl while the front falls
off a bit. The draw is open and it's a typically large piece of old
briar with my thumb fitting into the chamber. Did I mention the
stem is a tortoise shell-like acrylic?
6" long, bowl 2" tall. Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 75 grams. Price: $225.

Rad Davis #308146

Rad can make a double-beaded Squat Bulldog...a lot of people
who would like to fancy themselves as pipe makers can't. I
would consider them apprentice pipe makers. This one has a
double wood shank trim and what looks like a military mount,
but isn't. The trim is counter-sunk to accept the tenon, which is
distinguishable by its step-down from the stem. Takes a bit of
extra work, but it gives a very cool look and a secure stem fit.
5.45" long, bowl 1.45" tall. Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 47 grams. $385.

Julius Vesz Hand Cut #1261918SW (SOLD 3/8/12)

Julius has two lines of pipes, his Hand Made, which is his lower
priced line, and his Hand Cut. This tall Billiard, almost a Stack,
was made in 1997 and is in near-new condition. Used. $135
6.12" long, bowl 2.38" high. Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 74 grams.

Pulvers' Prior Briar
P.O. Box 61146
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Phone/Fax:
(650) 965-7403
Email:
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GRC Saucer #12151380 (SOLD 3/15/12)

Darius told me to tell you that the button on this stem is drilled
out far more than in most pipes, thus, there is not a lot of
support on the side of the button, and thus this stem tip would
be susceptible to collapsing if you insist on holding this pipe in
your teeth. It requires the support of your hand. I don't
imagine that you will need to be reminded of this because the
stem is so round that it can not easily be held in the teeth. Still,
I am reminding you of this because I do not want to hear any
sob stories if the owner of this pipe chomps on and depresses
the stem. A forewarned you is a forearmed me. Get it? New.
4.75" long, bowl 1.25" high. Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 45 grams. $145

Rad Davis #308143

The shank trim sure looks like bone, but it feels like a plastic.
And for the price, I don't think bone would be economically
feasible. But the trim, the counter-sinking to have a military
mount look and the brindle stem add a bit of panache to the
look. Open draw, of course, and uncoated bowl. The above
are some of the reasons Rad is such a favored pipe maker
both here and in Europe. Plenty large capacity in the bowl, too.
5.45" long, bowl 1.85" tall. Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 40 grams. $350

GRC Stack #12151396

The stack shape mesmerizes me, and I have no idea why. I
don't own any, and have no real desire to smoke one (I think I
tried once, and my recollection is that I couldn't keep it lit) but I
can easily understand why someone would want to collect
them.Also interesting is the illusion that this pipe is taller than it
is long. It is not. Finally, as difficult as it may be to properly
puff on, at least it is very, very open and will smoke as well as it
possibly could. If you're a Stack devotee, this is for you. $250
4.8" long, bowl 3.4" high. Weight: 2 1/2 oz., 72 grams. New.

Rad David #308150

Rad Davis has risen, in a very short time (he started making
pipes for a living in 2004) to the status of one of the most
desired, appealing, value worthy U.S. pipe makers. There are
clues to that ascent in this pipe, that's for sure. The blast is
sharp and tight grained, the draw is wide open and the brindle
stem contrasts excellently with the stain color of the bowl. The
briar of this pipe is both interesting and captivating.
5.25" long, bowl 2" tall. Weight: 1 1/8 oz., 31 grams. $325.

Paul Bonaquisti NASPC Pipe of the Year 1225211 (SOLD)

"The Great Bonaquisti" produced this gem for the great
members of the NASPC. I don't have to beat any more drums
for Paul and his beautiful pipes, so I'll put in a plug to all of you
to please join the North American Society of Pipe Collectors to
1) avail yourself of their great newsletter, "The Pipe Collector,"
and b) help support the interconnectedness of our hobby.
6" long, bowl 2.25" tall. Weight: 3 oz., 84 grams. Price: $350.

Pulvers' Prior Briar
P.O. Box 61146
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Phone/Fax:
(650) 965-7403
Email:
mpulvers@aol.com

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Kaywoodie Super Grain #308184 (RESERVED)

I can't tell if the stem is original or not for a couple of reasons.
The clover-leaf logo is on the shank and may never have been
on the stem, also because this pipe stem does not have a
metal stinger sticking out of the tenon. It is a regular push-pull
tenon. All for the best, I say, for smoking. The draw is wide
open and the stem quite flat and comfortable. The overall
condition is very good, with just some carbonization on the rim.
5.6" long, bowl 1.6" tall. Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 47 grams. $45.

Ron Fairchild #1186365

Here is a pipe that is a little bit smaller, and a little bit lighter in
weight but still with a good bowl capacity and very comfortable
flat stem and open draw. New. Price: $225
5.7" long, bowl 1.95" high. Weight: 1 1/8 oz. 32 grams.

Michael Lindner #1225231 (SOLD 3/29/12)

On the one hand, I feel hesitant to buy more standard shapes
for the site, as one might think you all have enough of these old
shapes. On the other hand, they are standards for a
reason...they work so well, they feel so good and if you are like
me, you don't tire of looking at them. I wouldn't tire of looking at
this great version, I don't think. Look at it and admire it.
5.25" long, bowl 1.6" tall. Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 49 grams. $650.

Julius Vesz Handmade #9130121(SOLD 3/8/12)

This strikes me as a relatively early Vesz in terms of the lack of
delicacy in shape of the bowl, but the stem appears to be
handcut. Usually, that's the last part of the pipe craft that is
fully developed. So, I don't know where this pipe fits in timewise.
Although the pipe is not that big, maybe a group 5 in size, the
chamber capacity is quite large, easily taking my thumb. The
condition is very good and the stem is pristine and clearly of
top quality vulcanite. There is lots of nice Bird's Eye, too.
5.7" long, bowl 2.1" tall. Weight: 2 oz., 57 grams. Price: $65.

Rad Davis #1269294 (SOLD 4/11/12)

The shape is a bit of a hybrid, with the forward cant of a
Yachtsman or a Cutty, but with a bowl that is a bit more
Billiard-like. Rad must use well aged wood because I can get
my thumb into the chamber, yet the pipe weighs just 1.5 oz.
As a Virgin, it should color up nicely. It has a wide-open draw.
6" long, bowl 2" tall. Weight: 1.5 oz., 45 grams. $325.

Michael Lindner Bent Apple with Horn Shank Cap 1225213

Michael Lindner is simply talented. I've been out of practice in
terms of writing up pipes, thanks to a month in Paris, and yes,
I'd do it again. But I feel tongue tied (finger tied? brain tied?)
regarding this, at least, my first attempt. Well, the briar looks
quite hard, giving an extra fillup to the ring grained, fairly deep
blast. The shaping of the bowl and the stem are going to
provide a comfortable grip and comfortable place in your mug.
Lindner is a detail obsessed man, just look at that extra deep
slot in the button end of the stem to help maintain a properly
balanced turbulence, and draw, in both ends of the stem.
5.4" long, bowl 1.9" tall. Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 50 grams. $700

Rad Davis #308157

And for those of us who can not get enough of the traditional
shapes, Rad makes this sharply textured sand blast available.
The brindle stem and saddle are one piece, but the real
distinguishing feature, I think, it the pipe's size. it doesn't strike
one as being large, but I can easily fit my thumb into the bowl.
the draw is wide open and the stem is flat and very comfortable.
6" long, bowl 1.95" tall. Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 40 grams. $375.

Rad Davis 308160

I don't know if it comes through in the photo when you blow
them up, but this briar has a lot of very tight straight grain and
whatever material Rad is using in his sandblasting machine, the
results yield a fairly (but not too) sharp, pleasing texture. The
pipe sits on the flat bottom with the stem aimed slightly up. The
draw is wide open and the tenon is imbedded in the bamboo,
not the stem, so that you are not in jeopardy of cracking the
bamboo when you replace the stem after cleaning. A very
clever idea by Rad. Who'd a thunk it to look at him?
6.75" long, bowl 2" tall. Weight 1 7/8 oz., 54 grams. $425.

Paul Perri #421004 (RESERVED)

The inner diameter of this large bowl is just shy of 15/16" and
the walls are quite thick, so there is a lot of pipe here. The
draw is wide open, the drilling spot on and if the feel in my hand
is so good, I can only guess how it would feel in a large mitt.
5.7" long, bowl 2.4" tall. Weight: 2 7/8 oz., 83 grams. $185.

Paul Perri#1225191 (SOLD 3/22/12)

Typically large and with an acrylic stem, but with an air hole that
gives a wide-open draw. The quality cross grain briar is clean
enough so that essentially no stain is needed to provide
cover. The large chamber, the 3/4 bend and great hand feel
just scream for a rocker and a book and about an hour and a
half in which to sit, read, relax and enjoy life.
6.15" long, bowl 2.65" tall. Weight: 2 7/8 oz., 82 grams. $200.

Paul Perri #421002 (RESERVED)

So, I shouldn't have to do a lot of describing when it comes to a
new Paul Perri pipe. As with Paul himself, there's no artifice in
his pipes. He can make anything he wants...he has the talent
and he has the wherewithal. What he wants to make are good
smoking pipes, and he chooses to offer them at rather
spectacularly low prices. Oh yes, and he has the wood...has
had for decades and decades. Same old top grade well aged
briar. This one is large, but not huge; the inside diameter of
the chamber is just short of 15/16." The draw is wide open.
Bless you, Paul Perri.
5.7" long, bowl 2" tall. Weight: 2 oz., 57 grams. Price: $165.

Michael Lindner #1225236

This is graded B 1, and I have no idea what that means, except
that even a blind man could tell you (upon feeling it) that this is
a smooth pipe. It would be nice if you could see, close up, the
workmanship that went into the area where the bowl and shank
meet. It is not easy to execute a good transition. And despite a
dark stain, the pipe has nice cross grain, as you can see above.
6.8" long, bowl 2" tall. Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 45 grams. Price: $800.

Rad Davis #308152

There's not a lot I should need to say here, but if I don't say
things, people must feel I don't like the pipe (they don't trust
themselves to look at a good Rad Davis pipe and without any
crutch say, "I know Rad always produces a good product...I
think I'll get this one that appeals to me) so I'll confirm that this
pipe is not made out of balsa, it draws as it should, it has an
uncoated bowl so you can develop the taste you like in the briar
and if you have any design sense, it's attractive, too.
5.65" long, bowl 1.8" tall. Weight: 1 7/8 oz., 54 grams. $385.

Drucquer La Croix #308266 (SOLD)

I think Greg Pease knows this story better than I, but in
essence, Robert Rex, owner of Drucquer & Sons at the time,
went to St. Cloud, France and while at Genod he went through
drawers of old briar, chose the best and had them made into
the Drucquer-La Croix series, which are legendary among
Northern Californians (who also happen to be the most
knowledgeable of pipe people, aka The West Coast Boys).
this is a fine example of that wood, with a fine blasted grain, an
open draw and excellent condition. Anyhow, ask Greg about it.
5.9" long, bowl 1.9" tall. Weight: 1 oz., 28 grams. Price: $85.