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Q- My question is, why are some Meerschaum pipes not white?A- That's a great question and a question we often receive. Let me explain it; after the carving process all meerschaum pipes have get into s … read more

If cake starts forming in your meerschaum pipe, which is not unusual, lightly ream it out, being careful not to scrape or dig into the pipe itself. Use a pipe cleaner inside the stem and be gentle whe … read more

We have had a great show at Chicago!After a long break Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Show was held at The Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Chicago.It was great to be with the pipe collectors and smoke … read more

The highest quality Meerschaum deposits are in only one area of the world, the open plains of central Turkey which surrounds the city of Eskisehir. Meerschaum is mined wet from depths of up to 400 fee … read more

Last week I met a gentleman trying to find a pipe stem for his antique pipe. It really is difficult to find proper stems for those old-day meerschaum pipes. Their fittings are different, pipe stems ar … read more