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Vintage pipe, stummel, stem, and stand lot for repair or restoration. 22 whole pipes, 13 stummels with no known matching stems, 23 stems of varying manufacturers, and 3 pipe stands.
Below are the items and my opinion on what is needed or issues seen to be fully transparent.
In order of photos:
Whole pipes:
Old England-finish removed, cracked shank on bottom.
Medico V.F.O.- finish needs restored.
Falcon- needs cleaned.
Medico Magna Top- finish needs restored.
Unknown Dublin- needs fills fixed and finish restored.
Unknown sand blasted brown briar- needs cleaning.
Medico Brown V.F.O.- some cracks in the finish.
Unknown imported Italy Rusticated Spoon- Bottom of stem has a small hole from teeth.
Unknown Bri n Dublin- stem but is misssing.
Royalton Filterwell w/Silver Band- stem needs adjusting.
Mastercraft- stem bit missing.
Brewster Italy- stem needs adjusting.
Imperial Two Point- stem to shank is taped.
Unknown Billiard Italy with tapered stem- needs refinishing. Brand stamps are no longer legible.
WDC Milano-cracked shank
St. Andrew Bulldog- stem bit needs repaired.
Hardcastles London 100 Bent Bulldog- top of stem missing.
Czech Mini Pipe- a few scratches and dings.
Unknown cherry branches pipe-needs some fill, cleaning.
Unknown corncob- needs cleaned.
Unknown corncob- needs cleaned.
Benedict corncob- needs cleaning.
Stummels
Unknown - appears to be meerschaum lined or double briar, needs cleaning, no holes or cracks.
L.V.G. Select- cleaning and restore finish, no holes or cracks.
Fundador?- finish, no holes or cracks.
Corncob- finish is poor, no holes or cracks.
Small square bowl looks like Duke 299- finish, top of bowl is worn as well.
K. Linden Wien- finish needs restored, a few fill spots.
Dr. Grabow Omega- some finish spots, needs cleaned and buffed.
Unknown Large Bent Billiard- some fill marks, needs cleaned and buffed.
Darby rusticated billiard- cleaned and buffed.
Andersen Freehand- stem broke off inside shank.
London Royal Oom Paul- some fill maintenance, cleaned, and buffed.
Unknown Brown Dublin with long shank and small metal band (brand is too worn)- cleaned and buffed.
Apple Made in France (brand worn away but present)- cleaned and stem broken inside shank.
Stands:
Duk- It stand with copper humidor- excellent condition, worth $40-$60 based on sales.
Unknown- round pipe stand missing the jar or metal humidor in good shape.
Decatur pipe rest-bottom felt is in bad shape, wood in excellent condition.
23 stems of various manufacturers.
If you would like a specific photo or information, feel free to reach out.
As I have said before, I just do not have time or expertise to tackle some restoration or repair projects.
Thank you for your interest.