2 RARE CIRCLE 2 JULIUS VESZ CRAFT BRAIR HAND ESTATE PIPE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19187801 | Brand: Julius Vesz |
Good things come in pairs! This listing is for one of two handsome Julius Vesz Craft Briar free hand pipes I have listed. Serious Vesz collectors know that Julius Vesz made less than 300 Craft Briar pipes, all of which were made during his earliest years of production before he switched over to stamping his pipes "Julius Vesz"! Julius Vesz is considered to be one of the great surviving contemporary masters of briar pipe carving. Famous pipe smokers like Zero Mostel..., John Huston, Mickey Rooney, Jack Lemmon, and former President Gerald Ford [to name a few] have been among Vesz's loyal clientele, even Rudy Giuliani has been known to drop in for a pipe! Vesz's remarkable workshop has been located inside the Toronto landmark, the Fairmont Royal York hotel for the last 35+ years. Sadly renovations and new ownership at the Royal York have pushed out a number of respected long time residents, Julius Vesz among them. Vesz, now in his 80s is resolute that he will continue to make pipes, however it will be at a reduced output, with updates on his website in the coming months. We wish Julius the very best!
I have had the good fortune over the years to be able to offer 8 of Julius Vesz's highest grade circle D pipes, and 14 of the less than 300 Craft Briars ever produced. I will be offering a handful of examples in the coming months. This example in circle 2.
Wonderful stylish freehand form. Original high grade ebonite bit in good condition with a touch of wear. Minimum of carbon in the bowl. One very well cared for and clean estate briar. Includes very rare original Craft Briar pipe sleeve [note that while I have acquired a small number of these sleeves with a resent estate purchase I had never before encountered one in my 20+ years of collecting!]. Add this rare and desirable pipe to your fine Vesz collection, or give it pride of place in your regular rotation!
Approximate dimensions:Bowl height: 2"Bowl Diameter: 1 1/2"Overall length: 6 1/4"
Please see my listings for other fine estate offerings!
Please feel welcome to contact me if you have any questions.
Shipping:
Shipping quoted in our listings is for regular Canada Post parcel service. For overseas shipping (i.e. outside Canada or United States) please inquire about rates.
Returns:We make every effort to describe all of our items in detail and try to find and sell high quality pieces. However, any item may be returned within 14 days of receipt if the item does not match our description. Buyers must pay all postage. Items must be received by us in the same condition as originally shipped before a refund will be made.
I have had the good fortune over the years to be able to offer 8 of Julius Vesz's highest grade circle D pipes, and 14 of the less than 300 Craft Briars ever produced. I will be offering a handful of examples in the coming months. This example in circle 2.
Wonderful stylish freehand form. Original high grade ebonite bit in good condition with a touch of wear. Minimum of carbon in the bowl. One very well cared for and clean estate briar. Includes very rare original Craft Briar pipe sleeve [note that while I have acquired a small number of these sleeves with a resent estate purchase I had never before encountered one in my 20+ years of collecting!]. Add this rare and desirable pipe to your fine Vesz collection, or give it pride of place in your regular rotation!
Approximate dimensions:Bowl height: 2"Bowl Diameter: 1 1/2"Overall length: 6 1/4"
Please see my listings for other fine estate offerings!
Please feel welcome to contact me if you have any questions.
Shipping:
Shipping quoted in our listings is for regular Canada Post parcel service. For overseas shipping (i.e. outside Canada or United States) please inquire about rates.
Returns:We make every effort to describe all of our items in detail and try to find and sell high quality pieces. However, any item may be returned within 14 days of receipt if the item does not match our description. Buyers must pay all postage. Items must be received by us in the same condition as originally shipped before a refund will be made.
