In addition to the omega, ive tried the savoy by dr. Grabow grand duke 6 mm filter imported briar pipe 70s acorn. An ad dating from 1946 celebrates it as americas most wanted pipes and the text announced that each dr. I just recently found this one on ebay and was very reasonably priced. Without the history, an antique pipe s just a piece of wood somebodys been chewing on. Dr grabow eldorado imported briar ajustomatic pipe 37l pat. Dill pipe cleaners should be used to keep the pipe clean. I am looking for a stem for a viking dr grabow pipe. Grabow was a general physician in chicago, located at 2348 n.
I was just curious as to why nobody on here talks about dr grabows. 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 model names through the years history and other useful. 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. Dr grabow presmoked pipes patent no 2461905, vintage. 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. Grabow viking restemmed and refurbished rebornpipes. Made in the usa for about 60 years and they are an outstanding value. Grabow grand duke 6 mm filter imported briar pipe 70s acorn new rubber stem at the best. Grabow pipes and a wide range of other pipe brands have been crafted in the blue ridge mountains of north carolina. A coupon was placed into bags of carter hall and george washington tobacco that was redeemable for these grabow pipes. Grabow pipes can be used with or without a 6mm pipe filter.
Theres nothing like a good book, your favorite chair, and a pipe to enjoy as you relax and reflect. One of the longestrunning coupon offers in history, the rjr grabows occupy a major place in the grabow story. Grabow smoking pipe along with the pipe case that i use to keep it all together with my tobacco and filters. The cardinal is finished like the color of the wings on the bird with the same name. 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. Dr grabow smoking pipes made from mediterranean briar. Dr grabow smoking pipes, tobacco pipe cleaner sparta nc. Grabow is in the office tuesdays, wednesdays, and fridays. Grabows name have become one of the best known pipe brands in north america. Dr grabow pipes are a great pipe for both bums and tramps. 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. 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.
Grabow smoking pipes, tobacco pipes, pipe filters, and pipe cleaners are made in sparta, nc. For pipesmokers who appreciate the history, the pipes, and the functionalityaffordability of dr grabow. We smoked our pipes and took our ease memories yale alumni. Does anyone know the meaning of the different colors. Grabow pipes come in both smooth and textured styles to complement your taste. You have a graybow and you get to smoke for free, just pick up snipes old cigarette butts and stuff um in and your smoking. Grabow, was used for the first time in 1930 or 1931. 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. It was scratched to heck on all the smooth briar and the stem was chewed completely through.
Grabow lark is a nice, small bowl, briar wood, american made, pipe with a 6mm grabow filter. 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 pipes such as grand duke, omega and riviera are among their most. I have passed on a few mostly because the rims were too beat up. Tobacco leaves being a book of facts for smokers by w. Since 1943 the town of sparta, nc has been home to what is today the largest quality pipe manufacturing operation in the world. May 29, 2011 a look at my own grabows and a couple i aquired from an antique store.
Jun 06, 2014 ive been building a nice collection of older dr grabow pipes. Rare vintage dr grabow sculptura vintage tobacco estate smoking pipe handmade. It smokes sweet, burns great, smells amazing and is an overall perfect experience. Grabow s name have become one of the best known pipe brands in north america. New listingvintage ajustomatic dr grabow viscount unsmoked tobacco smoking pipe wpat. Magazine ads from this period show linkmans name stamp was discontinued on the dr. My first pipe was a dr grabow starfire, aside from the bit having a little chunk out of it right at the end it. The brewster pipe was a coupon pipe made by sparta. The world of coupon pipes one of the longestrunning coupon offers in history, the rjr grabows occupy a major place in the grabow story.
Grabow pipe is made in small batches with a fanatical devotion to quality. As you can imagine i wasnt making a lot of money as a high school student working parttime. I know they arent the greatest pipes in the worl but i dont see a problem with them. Grabow belvedere tobacco pipe this was an estate pipe when i bought it some time back, and it is duplicate to my needs. It also employs 62 people, making it spartas single largest employer. 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. Grabow rusticated grand duke dublin estate pipe, full size, super nice. Grabow as an identifiable brand of pipes began in 1931, as the brainchild of louis b. It has no stamped shape number, but appears to be close to shape no.
If anyone has the expertise andor stamina to help and share, it would be appreciated very much. I would haven given the pipe 5 stars, but the little pipe was full of drilled plugs with fillers. The way the following is worded i presume brewster pipes were made at sparta but were not part of grabow. Many who enjoy a pipe also enjoy the simple feel of the stem in their mouth even when the pipe is not lit. 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. Dr grabow pipes and cigars, smoking pipes, tobacco pipes, smoke, pipes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. After this date the brand was owned by henry leonard and thomas hlt, inc. Grabow tobacco pipes were named after the good doctor to help polish the smudged image of smoking a pipe to newly tobaccoleery american public.
The all american dr grabow line of smoking pipes has been hailed as the largest quality pipe manufacturers around today. Sherlock holmes arthur conan doyle david pearsons cover book cover. Talking about my man code violation while smoking a dr. The lark will grow on you as it is so easy to smoke and to maintain.
Some people collect beanie babies, some people collect baseball cards, and some people collect dr. Beautiful redhued pipes in a matte finish and designed for the collector of dr grabow pipes, these pipes are affordable and lovely. Grabow, and two different styles of corncob pipes by missouri meerschaum, yet ultimately decided that omega. Grabow tobacco pipes come in both smooth and textured styles to accommodate your tastes. Without the history, an antique pipes just a piece of wood. If you would like more personal attention and to see our wide array of products and books, please visit our store at. Dr grabow presmoked pipes patent no 2461905, vintage n brand new. Bridges have been working several years to piece together the history of dg. If youre looking for some compliments on your smoking device a royal duke is just what the queen ordered. Each of the 200,000 pipes they make annually from quality mediterranean natural briar passes through their hands and 52 production phases before being distributed to pipe retailers across america. 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.
The dr grabow pipes first began with louis b linkman of the m. Grabow pipes and showing off pictures of my personal collection. The truth about your mortgage secrets the banks dont want you to know duration. Info on argosy, amphora and borkum riff coupon pipes also welcome. Those collectors want to know everything they can about their pipes, wooten says.
Aug 30, 2015 i have been looking for a nice example of a 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 smoking pipes are made from mediterranean briar by international pipe company, international pipes and accessories. One of the best known pipe brands in north america, dr. Grabow riviera rhodesian, marked imported briar on opposite side.
Make offer pipe tobacciana dr grabow crown duke imported briar very good condition dr. Vintage dr grabow golden duke bent briar estate tobacco. In 194445 there was an unexplained transition at m. The company closed down in the 1950s and the dr grabow branch was sold to henry leonard and thomas inc. Unfollow dr grabow pipes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Bucko, dr grabow, colossals, hollycourt, duke of dundee, royalton. As you know, most of the spades on the pipes are white, but i have more than a few with different colored spades. Westbrook was one of several pipes berwyck, belvedere, emperor, and sculptura that were made by grabow and distributed by r. Grabow pipes are push stem and use the standard 6mm. Grabow pipe from the aforementioned places its a terrible mistake that will only cause you to give up on pipe smoking. Grabow duke pipe is made by employees with more than 40 years of pipe making experience. Many employees with more than 40 years of pipe making experience. Grabow name interesting because the doctor is a real doctor. 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 pipes are delivered in assorted dozens, so you may not get the exact pipe pictured. He never got into the piipe habit and gave up somoking altogether. I first started smoking a pipe 42 years ago, i was 16.
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. 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 famous smoking pipe brand gets its name from the owner dr grabow, a general physician who lived in chicago. For a good reason they are good quality and a great bargain. A bright redbrown stain with a matte finish is specific to this grabow line alone. I started with four pipes my mother had bought for my father. Grabow shape charts seans pipe emporium seans pipe emporium. Complete list of grabow offered coupon pipes, i think. Grabow viking restemmed and refurbished howard anderson september 11, 2018 at 11.
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