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Many early pipes made by the Victory Pipe Craftsmen bear Tracy Mincer’s Influence - the widely known peculiar Custom-Bilt carvings. The Craftsmen also made unbelievably beautiful freehands in superior quality in virtually every shape and finish. If you can find an Old Cellini Freehand, you've discovered something special. These Pipes are One-of-a-Kind Pipes and were typically made-to-order for Chicago's High-Profile Clients. The usual stamping read "Cellini" (in script) + "ORIGINAL" (in capital block letters). Though many pipes were stamped only with the name "Cellini." The name was also coined on metal shank ferrules. | Many early pipes made by the Victory Pipe Craftsmen bear Tracy Mincer’s Influence - the widely known peculiar Custom-Bilt carvings. The Craftsmen also made unbelievably beautiful freehands in superior quality in virtually every shape and finish. If you can find an Old Cellini Freehand, you've discovered something special. These Pipes are One-of-a-Kind Pipes and were typically made-to-order for Chicago's High-Profile Clients. The usual stamping read "Cellini" (in script) + "ORIGINAL" (in capital block letters). Though many pipes were stamped only with the name "Cellini." The name was also coined on metal shank ferrules. | ||
After the death of it's founder, The Cellini Pipe Shop survived until the early 1980's, ending a significant chapter in American pipemaking history. Elliot Silber's son Stuart is still liquidating the residue of the shop's inventory. All those interested should be aware that some of the Cellini Pipes seen on today's online auctions are flawed or rejected pipes that were not offered for sale while the company was in operation. Be sure to Ask the seller to distinguish their pipes. | |||
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