Thursday 19 December 2013

SHERLOCK HOLMES COMPLETE SET

1987 The Issue of the first Sherlock Holmes Series. Probably the most famous Peterson series of pipes.  All the pipes has XL size bowls and a sterling silver band with the Sherlock Holmes stamp.
The 'Original' series was introduced individually, every 6 months a new shape until the 7 day set was complete. The same procedure was later adopted for the next series, Return of Sherlock Holmes.
The first pipe in the series is named "The Original"-,and is a typical Calabash shape which has long been associated with Holmes himself. It is the bent urn Peterson shape XL11.
Next pipe is "The Baskerville"- Third is "The Baker Street"-,a large bulldog, Peterson shape XL13. Fourth pipe is "The Deerstalker"- a quarter bent bulldog,Peterson shape XL14. Next is "The Squire",- a large quarter bent Rhodesian. The sixth pipe is "The Professor"-,a large half bent brandy shape .           `The final pipe in this issue is "The Watson"- a full bent Rhodesian.
A special Sherlock Holmes pipe rack was made to accommodate the set.


Offered in cleaned condition for £750 or open to offers

Tuesday 9 July 2013

ANOTHER NEW BROTHER

Welcome Brother Andre from Paris, puffing away on his Comoys Wimbledon he bought from me recently.

Monday 24 June 2013

GIANT ANTIQUE MEERSCHAUM


This is one of the biggest meerschaums I have ever seen.  Measuring a massive 22cms from heel of bowl to tip of mouthpiece and standing 10cms tall this is just waiting to become the star of your collection.  It is made of a huge block of meerschaum with a brass chimney and cover and brass stem mounts.  The mouthpiece is made of copper, mother of pearl and horn.
It is carved with a scene of the little Dutch boy who put his finger in the hole in the Dyke and is dated 1721.  However that is not the correct date.  This was made in Austria in the late Victorian period and was for the many visitors who were beginning to sweep the city looking for meerschaum pipes.
A real collectors piece.  Looking for £115.00

Saturday 22 June 2013

STUNNING CALABASH

I've just managed to get hold of this stunning calabash.  Fitted with silver mounts and cap this is in superb condition
I'm looking for £100 ono

Wednesday 19 June 2013

SHERLOCK HOLMES COMPLETE SET BY PETERSON

I have here a complete set of the first issue Sherlock Holmes pipes made by Peterson.  They are all in very good condition and come with the original stand.  I haven’t done anything with them; they are just as I received them.  If anyone is interested I am looking for £750 as is.  If I get them cleaned I will be asking £850.  Carriage on this item will be at cost.

Wednesday 12 June 2013

NEW LINE FOR YOUR MANCAVE


  I am mounting genuine pipes on wooden plaques for wall hanging.
My first two are Peterson pipes.  I attach a picture. 
They are real Peterson pipes, one of the straight ones is a Sterling Silver.  I'm looking for £25 each plus £5 p&p, however for fellow Brothers I would let you have them for £50 post free.

Let me know if you're interested.
Unfortunately the postage to send them abroad would be prohibative.

Wednesday 22 May 2013

OOM PAUL ANYONE?

I believe this is a late Victorian or early Edwardian Oom Paul.  Made by Merryman & Brown it can be yours for £60.

SOLD

MORE PIPES ON BOBS BRIARS

 Just put some more pipes on www.bobsbriars.com
The Peterson Tomahawk is one I have never seen before.

SOLD




Tuesday 7 May 2013

A NEW BROTHER - THIS TIME FROM ICELAND

Welcome Ólafur Þorkell Pálsson who hails from Iceland.  Here he is smoking a very rare, brand new second type Ronson pipe he bought recently.  I thought Iceland was covered in ice and snow all the time!

Monday 22 April 2013

NEW BROTHER FROM AMERICA

Please welcome another new brother from the United States, Don Hawkins from Denver Colorado.  He bought a pipe from me recently and this is what he had to say about it.
"Hi Bob,

Attached please find a picture of me enjoying the Peterson Donegal Rocky I purchased from you on March 10.  I cannot put into words how much I love this pipe!  It never fails to provide an exemplary smoke, and I look forward to enjoying it for years to come.  

Sincerely Yours,

Don Hawkins
Denver, Colorado
U.S.A.

Well you can't say fairer than that!

Tuesday 2 April 2013

WELCOME MYCROFT

New brother Mycroft who has his own business producing epipes, I know but just think how you can wind people up by going into a bar and starting up one of those!  If you want to see them you can here: http://mycroftmilverton.co.uk/

Here though he is smoking a lovely Carey he bought from me.

Wednesday 6 February 2013

ANOTHER NEW MEMBER


Welcome Marek from Poland.  A seasoned puffer he has just added a Hardcastle Special de Luxe ( bought from me on Ebay) to his growing collection.

Monday 4 February 2013

HAPPINESS IS A PIPE!



Have you noticed just how laid back and content pipesmokers are?
Welcome frere Jean from - go on guess- France!

Wednesday 30 January 2013

WELCOME BROTHER EDUARDO


Three things a man needs, a good hat, a faithful dog and a friendly pipe!