william demuth baseball pipe 1895

[perezfan]

A similar example (also missing the bowl) sold in Hunts' back in 2004. It went for just about $1K with the "juice". See link below...

http://www.huntauctions.com/LIVE/ima...728&lot_qual=a

[mjkm90]

I was watching this auction as well Kevin, and you did exceptionally well, in that the scarcity and quality factors are off the charts.

Mark...I've seen a number of the pipes you describe with the baseball bowl, but it's been a long time since this one has turned up. I'm sure I've seen another besides the one in Hunts. I'll dig tomorrow.

Congrats Kevin!!!

[khkco4bls]

carlton, i thought for sure it would have been a baseball... wrong. i wasnt going to do anything till i found something on the pipe., mike anything you can dig up i would appreciate. thanks

[CarltonHendricks]

Maybe he just described it as a "globe"...maybe it was a baseball...hard to imagine it not being one....I'd keep looking for a complete example...It would sure be helpful if someone posted a photo of one....I'm pretty sure I saw one in Leland's 15 or so years ago...why don't you give it a shot and email them and see if they might have a photo in their files...if not maybe try to contact Bill Mastro....the squeaky wheel gets the grease

[JeremyW]

I just picked up one of these pipes on Ebay. Just got it today, & I'm loving this thing. I'm not positive, but it appears to be the original bowl (used). It's nice to get a piece of memorabilia that I can handle without worrying about creasing, damaging, etc.

[JeremyW]

I'm half tempted to have a smoke.

[CarltonHendricks]

Very interesting...how about a bigger photo...would be nice to see the bowl better...Congrats on a great find!!!