Looking for a Calabash

[Thomas Porculo]

Does anyone know of a reputable pipe maker and/or E-tailer who would have calabash pipes in stock regularly?

I am looking for one with a real gourd and a Meerschaum bowl. I would rather avoid the Butz-Choquin that's out there just because the mouthpiece is too long.

 

[Toirtis]

Smokingpipes.com often does, as does http://www.estatetobaccopipes.com/ .

 

[Thomas Porculo]

Thanks for the suggestions.
When it comes to Meerschaum pipes I avoid estate pipes. I don't know if this is a myth, but I have heard that many pipe makers in the past used asbestos in the making of meers that are not carved from block.

Again, I'm not sure if that is a myth, but it is not far fetched since pipe filters used to contain asbestos. So I'd rather not find out the hard way.

 

[Richard Burley]

Why screw around?

http://bestmeerschaums.homestead.com/GOURDCALABASHPAGE.html

 

[Thomas Porculo]

Why screw around?

http://bestmeerschaums.homestead.com/GOURDCALABASHPAGE.html

WOW! Some real beauties there. That silver top is calling me.