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in price from the Rosslare Royal Irish at around $150 to the Plato Freehand at $350. | in price from the Rosslare Royal Irish at around $150 to the Plato Freehand at $350. | ||
*Plato | *Plato | ||
*Rosslare Royal Irish | *Rosslare Royal Irish | ||
*Royal Irish | *Royal Irish | ||
*Grafton | |||
[[File:GraftonB11.JPG|thumb|Grafton B11, Jim Lilley Collection]][[File:Grafton80s.JPG|thumb|Grafton 80s, Jim Lilley Collection]]'''The Grafton Series:'''- Peterson state that “Only about 5% of our bowls are good enough to make this selection of pipes. These special pipes, all of which are silver mounted, are rare and only a limited number are available each year. Shapes can vary depending on availability of suitable raw materials”. <br> | |||
I have rarely seen this series of pipes for sale previously, it has been a complete mystery as to the quality of briar, finish and smoking qualities. Rarely is it mentioned on pipe forums.<br> | |||
So as is my want, I set out to acquire a couple. | |||
The Grafton is rated by Peterson as one of their Higher Grades along with the Royal Irish and the Rosslare Royal Irish. I would also place it along with that other higher grade rarity the Celtic series. | |||
My first impression of them is that the briar quality is superb,with gorgeous graining. The pipes are not what I would call stand out stunner's, they ooze quality and are reservedly handsome,enhanced by the acrylic Cumberland stem. The bowl finish is tending toward a matt finish and not shiny like the recent trend. The natural Walnut finish harkens back to the comparable pre-Republic bowls. | |||
High Grades from the Jim Lilley Collection: | High Grades from the Jim Lilley Collection: | ||