Author Challenge - Bruyere Extra Restoration

[riff raff]

I've been fairly picky on my recent estate purchases and restorations, choosing pipes that didn't require a lot of effort. This one looked appealing shape-wise, but I knew it would present some challenges. I didn't find out much about this brand, as there are numerous makers who have used the Bruyere name over the years (mostly Hunter/Tyrolean style pipes it seems).

The full restoration article on Reborn Pipes is here:
https://rebornpipes.com/2017/05/20/author-challenge-bruyere-extra-restoration/

Before

After

 

[Richard Burley]

 

[Stick]

Yup, vital signs restored!

Great job Al!

 

[fishnbanjo]

Brilliant save Al, congratulations and enjoy it.
banjo

 

[Brewdude]

Py golly, ya sure that's what I'm tawkin' about!

:cheers:



Cheers,

RR

 

[SpeedyPete]

:cheers: :bounce: :cheers:

 

[ontariopiper]

That one took a bit of doing, Al, but you done did it! Looks great! How does she smoke?

 

[riff raff]

That one took a bit of doing, Al, but you done did it!  Looks great! How does she smoke?

Despite the heavy cake and filthy shank, it smokes quite well. Of course it was soaked in alcohol for a period to remove the stain, so that usually does banish any ghosts. It's a tad heavy by my tastes, at 50 grams but the draw was perfect.

 

[KevinM]

Soon to appear in Websters beside the word "revenant."