May 29, 2011 a look at my own grabows and a couple i aquired from an antique store. Many who enjoy a pipe also enjoy the simple feel of the stem in their mouth even when the pipe is not lit. The famous smoking pipe brand gets its name from the owner dr grabow, a general physician who lived in chicago. Grabow pipes come in both smooth and textured styles to complement your taste. I first started smoking a pipe 42 years ago, i was 16. Without the history, an antique pipes just a piece of wood.
Grabow, was used for the first time in 1930 or 1931. Beautiful redhued pipes in a matte finish and designed for the collector of dr grabow pipes, these pipes are affordable and lovely. Does anyone know the meaning of the different colors. Tobacco leaves being a book of facts for smokers by w. Dr grabow royal duke smooth tobacco pipe dr grabows pipes were still around the pipes are the easiest smoking and keep the smokee relatively mild. Grabow riviera rhodesian, marked imported briar on opposite side.
Talking about my man code violation while smoking a dr. Sherlock holmes arthur conan doyle david pearsons cover book cover. I just recently found this one on ebay and was very reasonably priced. Magazine ads from this period show linkmans name stamp was discontinued on the dr. The dr grabow pipes first began with louis b linkman of the m. Those collectors want to know everything they can about their pipes, wooten says. Grabow grand duke 6 mm filter imported briar pipe 70s acorn.
Dr grabow smoking pipes, tobacco pipe cleaner sparta nc. Grabow belvedere tobacco pipe this was an estate pipe when i bought it some time back, and it is duplicate to my needs. We believe that these simple pleasures of life should be taken advantage of, which is why were excited to offer this beautiful collection of tobacco pipes that are a true display of detail and quality. I could smoke it, i guess went to sparta many times in my earlier days as i have lots of family in the general area. If youre looking for some compliments on your smoking device a royal duke is just what the queen ordered. Grabow pipes are an allamerican brand carefully made of mediterranean briar that are a favorite among seasoned pipe tobacco connoisseurs for their consistency, good taste and affordability.
Grabow, and two different styles of corncob pipes by missouri meerschaum, yet ultimately decided that omega. I would haven given the pipe 5 stars, but the little pipe was full of drilled plugs with fillers. The cardinal is finished like the color of the wings on the bird with the same name. Complete list of grabow offered coupon pipes, i think.
Dill pipe cleaners should be used to keep the pipe clean. Grabow is a pipe distributor of riveria, royalton and grand duke tobacco pipes and freehand smoking pipes. I have passed on a few mostly because the rims were too beat up. Grabow asked to borrow the doctors name when launching a new pipe, reasoning that a doctors name attached to the pipe would add to its selling points. Some people collect beanie babies, some people collect baseball cards, and some people collect dr. The brewster pipe was a coupon pipe made by sparta. I am looking for a stem for a viking dr grabow pipe. The lark will grow on you as it is so easy to smoke and to maintain.
Grabow s sparta, north carolina factory, produces between 200,000 350,000 pipes annually, making it the largest manufacturer of pipes under one roof. Grabow s name have become one of the best known pipe brands in north america. Grabow collectible unsmoked tobacco pipes for sale ebay. Pipes crafted in the blue ridge mountains of north carolina for more than 60 years, dr. The all american dr grabow line of smoking pipes has been hailed as the largest quality pipe manufacturers around today. Many employees with more than 40 years of pipe making experience. Grabow legend paul w grabow, the dr paul e grabow s grandson has stated that the name became associated with pipes when a mr linkman, racine, chicago and friend of physician dr. Grabow tobacco pipes come in both smooth and textured styles to accommodate your tastes. Each pipe from dr grabow uses a dr grabow 6 mm filter so dont forget to add these to your order. Grabow viking restemmed and refurbished howard anderson september 11, 2018 at 11. I was just curious as to why nobody on here talks about dr grabows. Grabow grand duke 6 mm filter imported briar pipe 70s acorn new rubber stem at the best.
The truth about your mortgage secrets the banks dont want you to know duration. Rare vintage dr grabow sculptura vintage tobacco estate smoking pipe handmade. Grabow shape charts seans pipe emporium seans pipe emporium. If you would like more personal attention and to see our wide array of products and books, please visit our store at. Grabow is in the office tuesdays, wednesdays, and fridays. It also employs 62 people, making it spartas single largest employer. One of the longestrunning coupon offers in history, the rjr grabows occupy a major place in the grabow story. As you can imagine i wasnt making a lot of money as a high school student working parttime. The world of coupon pipes one of the longestrunning coupon offers in history, the rjr grabows occupy a major place in the grabow story. Find great deals on ebay for dr grabow colored pipes.
Grabow viking restemmed and refurbished rebornpipes. I started with four pipes my mother had bought for my father. As you know, most of the spades on the pipes are white, but i have more than a few with different colored spades. Dr grabow pipes and cigars, smoking pipes, tobacco pipes, smoke, pipes.
They come in a wide variety of styles within the separate finisheslines. Grabow was broken in on the linkmans automatic smoking machine with fine edgeworth tobacco, reducing the need for the new owner to spend time breaking in his pipe. Grabow pipes are push stem and use the standard 6mm. Buying cheap tobacco from liquor stores, walgreens, walmart, etc. If anyone has the expertise andor stamina to help and share, it would be appreciated very much.
Blog by greg wolford i picked up this dr grabow freehand at an antique mall about a month ago when i got the wally frank that is visible in the photos, too. The rise of the blade of the stem from the cut of the button seems pretty abrupt and thus almost like a bulge from the edge of the button. One of the best known pipe brands in north america, dr. Wally frank shipmate reborn pipes rebornpipes february 23, 20 at 8. Grabow tobacco pipes were named after the good doctor to help polish the smudged image of smoking a pipe to newly tobaccoleery american public. Dr grabow presmoked pipes patent no 2461905, vintage n brand new. Dr grabow pipes come presmoked that is to say that they need no breaking in and are ready for your use from the first puff. Grabow name interesting because the doctor is a real doctor.
Grabow smoking pipes are made from mediterranean briar by international pipe company, international pipes and accessories. A coupon was placed into bags of carter hall and george washington tobacco that was redeemable for these grabow pipes. Vintage dr grabow golden duke bent briar estate tobacco. The rest come at a higher price, and for those you must take your chances with the rest of us. Grabow pipe is made in small batches with a fanatical devotion to quality. New listingvintage ajustomatic dr grabow viscount unsmoked tobacco smoking pipe wpat. For pipesmokers who appreciate the history, the pipes, and the functionalityaffordability of dr grabow. Bridges have been working several years to piece together the history of dg. The company closed down in the 1950s and the dr grabow branch was sold to henry leonard and thomas inc. Grabow pipes are delivered in assorted dozens, so you may not get the exact pipe pictured.
Grabow was a general physician in chicago, located at 2348 n. It has no stamped shape number, but appears to be close to shape no. For a good reason they are good quality and a great bargain. In addition to the omega, ive tried the savoy by dr. I want to apologize right off for the haphazard appearance of this section, the misspelled words and lack of formating that would make it easier to read and follow. Grabow pipes such as grand duke, omega and riviera are among their most. Grabow pipes and a wide range of other pipe brands have been crafted in the blue ridge mountains of north carolina. Grabow pipes can be used with or without a 6mm pipe filter. Grabow used to meet for a smoke and bull session in browns drug store. Unfollow dr grabow pipes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Aug 30, 2015 i have been looking for a nice example of a dr. Dr grabow eldorado imported briar ajustomatic pipe 37l pat. Dr grabow pipes are a great pipe for both bums and tramps.
Theres nothing like a good book, your favorite chair, and a pipe to enjoy as you relax and reflect. Make offer pipe tobacciana dr grabow crown duke imported briar very good condition dr. After this date the brand was owned by henry leonard and thomas hlt, inc. Grabow pipes and showing off pictures of my personal collection. Grabows name have become one of the best known pipe brands in north america. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I searched forum posts and wasnt able to find any references to vanroy or bard being coupon pipes. The number of people who smoke pipes has been in decline since the 1960s, but a collectors market keeps things going, and many buyers have no interest in tobacco. It smokes sweet, burns great, smells amazing and is an overall perfect experience. We smoked our pipes and took our ease memories yale alumni. The way the following is worded i presume brewster pipes were made at sparta but were not part of grabow.
Grabow smoking pipes, tobacco pipes, pipe filters, and pipe cleaners are made in sparta, nc. In 194445 there was an unexplained transition at m. He never got into the piipe habit and gave up somoking altogether. Jun 06, 2014 ive been building a nice collection of older dr grabow pipes. Info on argosy, amphora and borkum riff coupon pipes also welcome. Grabow rusticated grand duke dublin estate pipe, full size, super nice. Bucko, dr grabow, colossals, hollycourt, duke of dundee, royalton. Grabow pipe from the aforementioned places its a terrible mistake that will only cause you to give up on pipe smoking.
Made in the usa for about 60 years and they are an outstanding value. Dr grabow presmoked pipes patent no 2461905, vintage. It was scratched to heck on all the smooth briar and the stem was chewed completely through. I try to find the best examples i can on wirecarved pipes, as the wirecarving is hard to fix. I know they arent the greatest pipes in the worl but i dont see a problem with them. Grabow as an identifiable brand of pipes began in 1931, as the brainchild of louis b. Without the history, an antique pipe s just a piece of wood somebodys been chewing on. An ad dating from 1946 celebrates it as americas most wanted pipes and the text announced that each dr. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. My first pipe was a dr grabow starfire, aside from the bit having a little chunk out of it right at the end it.
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