Achtung!  Achtung!  In my never-ending quests to
provide you with more pipes at a great price and me with
more revenue,  I am going to start a new element here,
lifted from the Chinese restaurant menus of my youth
where you could select from Column A, and Column B.
Here's the deal: for $100, including postage in the
continental U.S., you can select 4 pipes, two listed as
Cagegory A, two from Category B, or more specifically,
no more than two from A and as many as 4 from B.  Is that
clear?  In short, I will be valuing the A pipes as being
worth a bit more than the B pipes.  You are welcome to
disagree and vote with your pocketbooks.  You are also
quite welcome to choose any single pipe you like, at the
stated single pipe price, which, not incidentally, should
still be an excellent value.
Not being a master of organization, logistics or anything
else that requires planning and thought, I may have to
revise, or eventually abandon this attempt altogether,
but I hope not.  My "Assorted 4 Pipes" offer is going
fairly well, and this should do the same, but then again,
I'm not buying, I'm selling.  If you have thoughts on what
you see, I am all eyes.  I expect this to be fun for both of
us.  If a pipe doesn't indicate it's in Category A or B, it's
not part of this deal.  Not all pipes in this program will be
placed near one another, but they should all be on the
Specials page.  It will take a little time to build up an
appropriate inventory of these pipes, so please be a bit
patient, and then, when your patience wears thin, don't
hesitate to lambast me for my sloth.  Thank you for your
attention.
P.S. No 'holds' etc. on this page, for my mental health.
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Pulvers' Prior Briar
P.O. Box 61146
Palo Alto, CA  94306

Phone/Fax:
(650) 965-7403
Email:
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4 Assorted Pipes for $60 #12186707 (SOLD 1/19/10)
From the right: Comoy's Old Bruyere shape #532.  It has an
original stem, but there is a tooth indentation on the bottom of
the stem.  The rim shows wear, but the pipe is in overall good
condition, with an open draw.  To its left is a Royal Danish in
exc. cond., There are two smooth "thumbprints" on the sides of
the bowl, and there is a slight curve to the pipe.  To the left is a
Super Grain Kaywoodie, with original stem showing a white
cloverleaf.  There is no stinger and the draw is wide open.  On
the left is a Ben Wade Burnsbury made in London, in exc. cond.
Savinelli DeLuxe #2147071 Category B (SOLD 2/27/10)
yes, this was a well executed pipe.  Even when frasing
machines are used to produce pipes, there is a difference in
quality between pipes.  As the blades get duller, each
suceeding pipe is a bit less crisp and deft.  This is a clean,
crisp piece.  Cond. is exc. (a couple of very, very minor teeth
marks do exist on the stem) the draw is open.  The grain is far
from stellar, and to make up for that, there are no fills that I
could spot. A more than fair trade-off for the customer.  Used.
5.9" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 42 grams. Price: $35
Knute #186944BM Category A (SOLD 2/22/10)
I can get my thumb into the bowl, but it the bowl tapers, so it is
not huge at all.  The cond. is exc. and the draw open, smooth
and easy.  Other than that, it is a typical Danish Freehand.  
6" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 59 grams. Price: $45
4 Assorted Pipes for $30 #12186714BM (SOLD)
From the top:  Gigi's Collection in v. good cond. with open draw.
Below that is a square shanked Wagner Viscount also in v.
good cond.,  It was made by GBD, as determined by the shape
number.  The white pipe is a Dr. Grabow Color Duke in Exc.
cond. and with an open draw.  The final pipe is a Wally Frank in
exc. cond.  All are ready to smoke.
4 Assorted Pipes for $30 #2147272RL (SOLD 2/27/10)
From the bottom: Meerschaum in good condition with fairly
open draw.  Up one is an old Custom Bilt in excellent cond.  
The leather covered pipe is a Longchamp, with the initials SJB
stamped onto one of the bowl's leather panels.  It is in very
good condition and has a wide-open draw.  Finally, on top is a
GBD New Era with an original stem and brass logo.  One
portion of the bowl is thinner, having been over-reamed, maybe.
Nording #186777 Category B  (SOLD 1/30/10)
A freehand with a lot of wood, the stem is from a Stanwell
Freehand, but it works quite well with this pipe.  One of the
beauties of Free Hands is that you can frequently find a stem
from another pipe that will fit.  That is not something you can
expect to do with a classic shape.  the condition here is very
good and the draw is open.  The pipe is quite large, but not
huge.  There is certainly enough wood around the chamber.
5.8" long, bowl 2.8" high.  Weight: 2.25 oz., 65 grams. $35 Used
Peterson Kildare #186899BM Category B (SOLD 2/19/10)
In excellent condition with some some handsome Bird's Eye
grain.  The Apple shape somehow commands attention and
admiration, at least for me.  I am still looking for my perfect
Apple.  It hasn't happened in over 49 yrs. of looking. Used.
5.8" long, bowl 1.7" high.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 44 grams. Price: $35
Peterson Kildare #186910BM Category B (SOLD 2/21/10)
Everything here is fine.  It is a small, handsome Pot, about Grp.
3 in size, and in exc. cond. with an open draw for a Peterson.
There is some carbonization on the inner rim of the tobacco
chamber, but barely a touch of wear.  The stem has one very
minor tooth mark on the top, right at the lip.  Used. Price: $35.
5.3" long, bowl 1.45" high.  Weight:  1 oz., 29 grams.
Kaywoodie Relief Grain #12186590BM
The stinger is not still intact, but the rest of the pipe is in very
good cond., including the fact that the stem is properly aligned,
which is not always the case with old, screw-stem Kaywoodies.  
There is one very minor, very shallow tooth indentation on the
bottom of the stem, and that is about is as far as wear goes.
5.6" long, bowl 1.6" high.  Weight: 1.25 oz., 36 grams. $35
Comoy's Guildhall #2147176TE
The only drawback to this pipe is that the previous owner had
his last name stamped on the top of the original stem.  it was
nicely done, and is not prominent, so it might not annoy you at
all, but then again, it might.  The rest of the pipe is in exc. cond.
5.8" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 39 grams. $35
Comoy's Tiger Eye #186765 Category B (SOLD 2/11/10)
Good cross grain, good Bird's Eye, and some egregious teeth
marks on the top and bottom of the stem.  On the bottom of the
stem, as the edge, is one deep tooth mark.  The rest of the
pipe is in excellent condition, with a clean, crisp bowl rim and an
open draw.  Used. Price: $35
4.3" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight:  1.75 oz., 49 grams.
Savinelli System Pipe #186938BM Category B (SOLD 2/26)
The cond. is near-new, and the size of the tenon allows for a
Savinelli balsa filter.  I can fit my thumb into the bowl.  The draw
is open, too.  Used. Price: $35
5.6" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight:  2 oz., 56 grams.
GBD Standard #2147081 Category B (SOLD)
The pipe is not crisp, but it is certainly not beat up, either.  The
stem button is a bit worn, but there are no real teeth indents.  
The rim has one spot with a bit of wear, but is generally
wear-free, although some carbon is visible on the inside rim.  
The draw is wide open.  Used. Price: $35.
5.25" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight 1 1/8 oz., 31 grams.
Knute #186936BM Category B  (SOLD 2/22/10)
This is not a large freehand, or even a large pipe, but the wood
must be quite dense, and a look at the grain pattern in the blast
seems to confirm that.  It is tight straight grain all around.  The
condition is excellent, the draw is open and you have a flat,
comfortable stem.  The bowl capacity is actually quite small; a
forefinger down to the first knuckle is it.  Used. Price:  $35
6" long, bowl 1.55" high.  Weight: 1 7/8 oz. 53 grams.
Scandia #186908BM Category B (SOLD 2/22/10)
I have seen two Scandias recently, both in the collection of B.M.
and both pipes have been fine examples of their style, one
even lifting itself above its class (as a 2nd...to Stanwell) and
making it into the country-specific category.  It's analagous to
Cinder Ella marrying into royalty, and a lot more touching.  This
is a fine military mounted Billiard, or maybe a cross between a
Billiard and a Stack, in great cond. with a wide open draw.  Used
5.8" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight: 1 1/8 oz., 31 grams. $35
GBD Seventy Six #186932BM Category A (SOLD 2/18/10)
As the pipe is in such good condition, there is not a lot for me
to say that you can not see in the photos.  well, there is one
little tooth mark, not a real indent, on the bottom of the bowl.  
The draw is open and everything is as you would hope.  I think
it is a Grp. 4 in size.  Used. $45
4.5" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 44 grams.
Royal Danish #12186459RH Category B (SOLD 2/22/10)
Two flaws detract from the pipe being classified as in excellent
condition: 1) there is a little chip out of the rim, very minor, and
b) teeth marks, not really indentations, exist on the top and
bottom of the stem, right at the button.  They, too are minor.  
The draw is completely open.  Used. Price: $35
5.4" long, bowl 1.4" high.  Weight: 2 3/8 oz., 66 grams.
Calabresi #2147095FH Category B (SOLD 2/22/10)
A handsome, well made, long shanked pipe, albeit carved.
The problem here is that I often give such good values that
even an unsmoked pipe might seem higher than necessary at a
measly $35.  That is my fault for having treated you so well.  
What you can do, of course, is choose 3 other pipes and make
this an even better bargain at just $25.  Need I say more? New
7.4" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight:  1.75 oz., 48 grams. Price: $35
Danske Club #186894BM Category B (SOLD 2/16/10)
This is a great shape, in my opinion, and the cond. is exc. The
draw is wide open and the grain is quite good.  It is not a large
pipe at all, and it is light, so it will be both portable and
comfortable.     Used.     Price: $35
5.3" long, bowl 1.6"  high.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 44 grams.
4 Assorted Pipes for $30 #12186711BM (SOLD 1/20/10)
From the far right: Adsorba meerschaum-lined sandblast in exc.
cond., with an open draw.  Below that is a Tudor Rose Squat,
Bent Bulldog in exc. cond.  Next to that is a Peterson look-alike
made by E-K, in exc. cond., with a sterling band.  Finally, at the
far-left, is an Earl of Essex in exc. cond. and with a wide open
draw.  This set agrees with those of all political stripes.
4 Assorted Pipes for $60 #186958BM (SOLD)
From the top:  A Sorn from Denmark in Exc. cond., with a flat,
comfortable stem and open draw.  Small; maybe Grp. 3 size.
Next down is a long, quite large Savinelli Extra "Lumberman."
The stem may be spliced, but neither of us will ever be able to
see where.  Cond. is exc., except for some teeth marks by the
button of the stem.  Nothing serious, but quite visible.  Next
down is an even larger Diamant by Jean LaCroix of St. Claude
in France.  It should not have to be in a bundle like this.  This is
probably the same pipe as one of the Dunhill ODAs (which they
made for Dunhill.  Little known secret) In exc. cond.  Finally on
the bottom is a fairly large (KS) Fiammata by Savinelli.  It, too is
in exc. cond., but with some very minor teeth marks.  
4 Assorted Pipes for $30 #12186704 (SOLD 2/15/10)
On the bottom is a WDC Milano Ripple Briar in exc. cond., and
with original stem.  The Panel pipe to the right is a meerschaum
lined pipe in only good condition as the rim is a bit chewed up.
It has a replacement stem.  The draw is wide open.  In the
middle is a big green Venturiit is in exc. cond. and has a wide
open draw.  To the left is a Soave, made in England and in exc.
cond.
4 Assorted Pipes for $75 #6275665 (SOLD 2/21/10)
From the top: A Barling KING shape #6276, although I can't
swear the stem is original as I do not see the crossed "Barling"
on it, but I think it is original by the nature of the stem.  Below
that is a GBD Rainbow, with no logo on the stem, but I think it is
original.  Next down is a GBD Speciale, all original and maybe
very old, but with minor dings on the rim of the pipe.  Last is a
Comoy's Monaco, all original.  All the pipes are in exc. cond.
and have good, open draws.  Quite a bargain.
Ben Wade #2147201TE Category A
Made in England, and in excellent condition, it must also be
revealed that the previous owner enjoyed aromatics.  This is a
very large pipe with a bowl capacity that will eat up your
tobacco supply toute de suite.  It now has a lucite stem, which is
probably not original, but it is bite-free.  Used.  Price: $45
5.8" long, bowl 2.25" high.  Weight: 3.75 oz., 106 grams.  
4 Assorted Pipes for $50 #2147277TE (SOLD 2/27/10)
From the Bottom:Danish Sovereignn exc. cond. and with open
draw.  Next up is an Erickson, hand made in Denmark and in
exc. cond.  Up from that is a Wilke, from that venerated NYC
shop of eras gone by, and also in exc. cond.  Finally is that
black The Pipe.  It, too is in exc. cond., and with an open draw.
Bari Amber #186874JTL Category A (SOLD 2/11/10)
If you like a thick walled pipe, this is it.  In ratio to the diameter
of the tobacco chamber, this is one thick-walled pipe.  Dig this:
the bowl thickness is 1/2", while the diameter of the tobacco
chamber itself is 1/16" (and a hair) larger than that.  The cond.
of the pipe is excellent and the draw is open.  It has a flat
bottom and sits us just fine.  Grain is decent, too. Used.
5.2" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight: 2.5 oz., 70 grams. Price: $45
Bari Special #186867JTL Category B (SOLD 2/22/10)
it has a very large tobacco chamber capacity, and the cond. is
exc., but there appears to be either a large fill, or a spot that
went unstained on the bottom of the bowl.  Used. Price: $35
5.7" long, bowl 2.2" high.  Weight: 2 7/8 oz., 82 grams.
Savinelli Dry System 186813 Category B (SOLD 2/11/10)
In excellent condition, with a good draw and a large bowl.  The
system referred to here is one which can take a balsa filter, the
benefit of which I have yet to figure out, other than to assist the
economics of the balsa community.  Used.  Price: $35
5.65" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight:  1.75 oz., 48 grams.
Savinelli Non Pareil #186797 Category B (SOLD 2/18/10)
This has to be a good deal.  The condition is very good,
although the bottom of the ferrule near the shank has a little
roughness to it.  I am being picky here, but it is best to
over-inform than under-inform.  The draw is good.  Used.
4.7" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight:  2 oz., 55 grams. Price: $35
Fridley #2147156FH Category B (SOLD 3/2/10 P.E.)
I don't know the Fridley pipe, and by virtue of the way the name
is etched onto the, in script form, but well done, I will conclude
that it is the work of a hobbyist pipe maker, and not someone
who is making a living from the craft.  I could well be wrong.  
The pipe is made well enought that I have determined it
deserves its own space, rather than as a part of a 4 pack.  The
grain is good all around, although the straight grain falls off a
bit at the front of the bowl.  The Bird's Eye on the bottom is
noteworthy and price worthy.  The aesthetics are all well done
and the proportions are good.  The draw is open.  It is
comfortable in the hand.  It is a good pipe.  No doubt.  Used.
6.5" long, bowl 1.65" high.  Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 62 grams. $35
Lorenzo La Moda Sorrel #186769 Category B (SOLD 2/18)
I could probably call this hefty chunk of briar "near-new" if it
were not for the fairly deep tooth indentation on the bottom of
the stem.  What I can do for you, if you remember to ask me, is
to also include a GBD free hand stem that fits very well and has
no tooth mark on it.  You can have both, if you want.  Used.
5.8" long, bowl 2.45" high.  Weight: 3.25 oz., 93 grams. $35
GBD Celebrity Collector #186916BM Category A (SOLD)
"Yeah, that's what I'm talking about!"  (Another one of those
now hackneyed phrases that does not do much more than
irritate.)  It is pipes like this, for which many are eager to pay
only $25 for that impels them to take me up on my 4 for $100
deal, allowing me to divest of a handfull of pipes at one shot,
and you to get a pretty good deal.  The pipe has a rather large
bowl, into which my thumb easily fits.  The cond. is excellent.
5.6" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight:  2 oz., 57 grams. Used. $45
4 Assorted Pipes for $30 #186957BM (SOLD )
From the bottom: A 3/4 bent sandblasted Morris, whoever he is.
 It is a small (about Grp. 3 in size) well done sandblast and is in
excellent condition.  One up is a long shanked, saddle stemmed
pipe made in England for Iwan Ries of Chicago.  It is in very
good condition with a wide-open draw and a little carbon on the
bowl rim, and just a hint of wear.  Next up is a saddle-stemmed
Billiard called The Westwood, also made in England, and in
excellent condition.  The top most pipe only says "hand made in
Denmark" and the band is sterling.  It may or may not be an
original band, but it is not hiding a crack.  The pipe is in exc.  
cond. and way probably made by Bo Nordh under the auspices
of his brother Billy.  As I am wont to say, that's my guess.  
Kaywoodie Custom Grain #2147108 Category B
In excellent condition, but without the stinger, which, in my
opinion is a good thing because the draw is more open.  Kind
of small; probably a group 3 in size.  It has good cross grain
and a lot of Bird's Eye.  The stem is perfectly aligned.  Used.
5.25" long, bowl 1.5" high.  Weight 1 oz., 30 grams. Price: $35
GBD Topaz #2147122 Category B (SOLD 2/28/10)
The strict scoring regimen applied to these pipes demands that
the little wear on one part of the rim cause this pipe to be
down-graded to a Category B.  Otherwise, the cond. is exc.
6.5" long, bowl 1.85" high.  Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 38 grams. $35.
Savinelli Chiara #2147139 Category B (SOLD 3/7/10)
Chiara means "clear" in italian, and I do believe this is clear, or
clean, wood.  I could not find a fill.  It is in excellent cond., and
has a wide-open draw.  In short, it is a good deal, in my opinion.
5.25" long, bowl 1.7" high.  Weight:  1.5 oz. 42 grams. $35
Peterson Dublin #2147197TE Category B
I need to describe the button end of this stem, but that is going
to be hard.  it is an original stem, with the "P" still visible.  
Maybe the button end was modified because there is only the
one air hole in the middle of that end and solid vulcanite on
both sides, rather than the typical slit.  It's not bad, just odd.
the rest of the pipe is in exc. cond. and very large. Used. $35
6" long, bowl 2.25" high.  Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 75 grams.
Ben Wade #2147179TE Category B
The pipe is in excellent cond. (aside from the residue of
aromatics) but the stem needs explaining, in light of the
previous owner's predeliction toward putting large white dots
(and frequently his last name) on his  replacement stems.  
There is one slightly indent of a tooth mark on the bottom of
this stem.  The pipe is quite large with huge chamber capacity.
Happily, the draw is quite open.  Used. Price: $35
5.8" long, bowl 2.25" high.  Weight: 3 3/8 oz., 94 grams.