Copenhagen Porcelain Pipes

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There is one topic I could write about all the time, but the second is about pipes.  I had begun several posts here related to my philosophy and Spirituality and deleted them. Why?  I've said enough about all that.   I could write about the guy in Connecticut who paid $16 for a single meal at McDonald's.  Yes, the hamburger was special on the menu.  But my wife and I have both eaten at the local one here for about the same cost.  I can remember McDonald's advertising that you could eat at McDonald's and get change back from your dollar.

Okay, I did write aboit that.  The photo above is that of a Royal Copenhagen Porcelain tobacco pipe.  I had never heard of one until my wife told me about it the other night.  I told her I was low on ideas here and she suggested I look into ii.  I found the above pipe on eBay that I believe is about $65.  But porcelain pipes can be quite pricey costing on average several hundred dollas and more depending on condition if used.

I read a review by someone experienced with smoking porcelain pipes.  Briar adds just a hint of flavor to the tobacco.  And the Briar absorbs a bit of moisture while smoking, which is why one gives a pipe a chance to dry out before one smokes it again, preferably three or four days.  But not so with porcelain pipes.  You can hand wash them and let them dry for an hour or so and they're ready to go again.

The Royal Copenhagen company has been in existence since May 1, 1775.  But it has only been since 1970 that they have been making porcelain tobacco pipes.  I copied the above photo from eBay since Smoking Pipes doesn't sell anything but Briar and Meerschaum pipes.  I told my wife yesterday morning I could just write about pipes and throw in stuff that I find interesting. 

I find the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain pipes fascinating since I didn't even think they were a thing.  I would think they're mostly collectibles, but a few of them might be smoked.  I have found nothing to be better than a good Briar pipe, but I am a fan of Meerschaum pipes.  I just find the porcelain pipes interesting and hope you do too.  Today it is my Savinelli Favola pipe with some Christmas Spice tobacco.  Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Dave 

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