Pipe Carver     CHARLES  SHARP

"Welcome!  Since you’re reading this then you must share my passion for fine
pipes and tobacco – a love affair, influenced by my grandfather, which started
well over fifty years ago.  When I think about it now, it’s actually hard to
remember a time when I wasn’t a pipe smoker.

 

WRITE ME AT    CHARLIE@PIPESMD.COM

Tell Charlie you saw his Pipes at RareMemories and he will give

you an exta 10% discount thru the 1st. of FEB. 2009

 

MORE PIPES SOON!  Sold a lot in December!  Thank You!

The Rusticated bulldog with smooth top and olive wood accent is a
grade A and at  $ 110.00.  compares with other HandMade pipes listing at over $200 SOLD!!

all natural wide Dublin a beautiful pipe
with just wax on it. Lucite accent too. $ 125.00. SOLD!!

After many years in the Tool and Die trade an opportunity presented itself that
allowed me to mix my love for pipes and tobacco and the skills that I had
accumulated.  In 1971 an existing retail tobacco shop in the Eastern United States came up for sale – it seemed like the stars had lined up – I had to
give it a try

 The shop came with a pot belly stove and some pretty interesting clientele –
actors Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Jason Robards and Sterling Hayden, talk show
host Jack Parr, and singer song-writer Neal Sedaka where were among my regular
customers. They seemed to be attracted to the pot belly stove and weren’t averse
to spinning a yarn or two - Jason Robards was an especially great story teller.
It was a very enjoyable time in my life.  It was also very educational.
 
Hi   Why do I list pipes from Charlie on my Website, when I offer pipes from my own collection for sale?   Do I receive some money from such a sale?  The answer is no. I list his pipes because I own several and have found them to be outstanding smokers at a more than reasonable low price. Also, Charlie is not just another new Carver, rather he brings a half Century of experience in pipe Carving. I know of no other Carver that will spend 5 hours sanding to perfection a pipe he will offer for sale for $150 or less. Nor does he skimp on the Briar, he could use cheap blocks and cut his cost, but instead a very high grade briar goes into each of his pipes. Charlie will not be carving pipes for many more years and this could be close to the end of an opportunity to see why, even the Rich and Famous have purchased his pipes. The Actor Clark Gable and other Actors have thought his pipes to be great smokers. This is your chance to own a fine HandMade Pipe, made for the love of giving you the best, with a price that is much more than just a great bargain.     Bruce Plumb from RareMemories

For the next three weeks Charlie will give you another 25% off his already discounted Prices. All he ask in return that after smoking his pipe a few times, you write him and say what you think of the pipe he has made for you.

Charlie calls the beauty below a SEMI POT FreeHand Design

 This  beautiful  HandMade Tomato shaped pipe comes with this fine box and Pouch!

See more pictures below and then write to me and have a unique pipe made from the highest grade briar for about half or less than what other Carvers charge

A unique interpretation of the SQUASHED TOMATO

A fair price for this Masterpiece would be $495

Some very lucky Collector/Smoker will have it in their Collection

for ONLY $260 !!   ( You really must act fast because Bruce says it will be in HIS Collection if still available by the end of the Month! )

After operating the store for a short while, I started to do pipe repairs.  As
my repair and restoration skills increased it was a natural jump to start
crafting pipes for the shop as well. 20With my tool and die background and the
wood working experience I had gained making furniture, I proceeded to design and
make the tools that I felt I’d need to get started.  Although I was fortunate to
have a pretty interesting customer base, probably more important for my
fledgling pipe making business, were the friendships that I made with those in
the trade – Herman Lane of Lane; Milton Sherman, noted tobacconist and author
(his book “All About Tobacco” although out of print is still widely quoted to
this day); pipe-maker Bill Craig – who gave me some of his equipment and, more
importantly some great advise; and, lastly, Tim West, noted pipe-maker and
restorer (though we’ve never met in person, Tim, through countless emails and
phone conversations,
was and still is a very valued resource).  Having the shop also afforded me the
opportunity to study the work of some of the world’s great pipe crafters

Below a fine BRANDY     Ask me about the stem decoration and other details and a September Special Price at      CHARLIE@PIPESMD.COM
   SOLD!!!  
   Here is my newest HandMade Pipe. Simply refered to as the "NEW BENT"

 

Charlie has a few more pipes not shown here and can make a pipe for you with a design YOU choose. Usually such a Pipe can be at your door in under 18 days!

 
The more pipes I made the more that I wanted to continue to make – it really was
the perfect outlet for my life experience.  My art background served me well
with the design aesthetics, and the tool and die background in the all important
engineering necessary for a great smoke.  My first efforts met with success and
caught on well in the store – they soon began to outsell my regular brands. It
wasn’t long before I was seeing new customers in the store requesting my pipes -
referrals from my regular customers. Word of mouth spread to mail orders –what
started as a trial with a few pieces of briar now turned into buying it by the
bag load.  It got to the point that I had to move my pipe crafting from the
backroom of the store to the basement of my house.		 In 1981, after being in business for ten years I sold the shop, but I couldn’t
walk away from pipe making – I loved it too much and it had become an important
part of my life.
 
For the past 20 plus years I have continued to craft pipes as well as repair and
refurbish other fine brands – selling the ones I make by word of mouth.

ASK ME ABOUT MAKING A SPECIAL DESIGN PIPE FOR YOU.  RECEIVE A PIPE OF THE SAME QUALITY OF WELL KNOWN CARVERS AT ABOUT HALF THE PRICE!

WRITE ME AT    CHARLIE@PIPESMD.COM

   This is a Bent Paneled Billiard 

High Grade B

At $95 you simply cannot get a better pipe    SOLD!

You get a HanMade Pipe

Choice selected briar

50 years of Carving experience
 
   Oct. 10th, 2008

   I just finished this HAWKBILL

   The Grain and if I may say so, the WORKMANSHIP

   are both OUTSTANDING.

   Asking Price from many Carvers would start at $300

  I know the economy sucks and I want you to have the   opportunity  to have a great Smoke and a beautiful pipe!

   Yours for HALF PRICE at $150

   Includes Wood Box and Sock!!

   Write me for more Pictures and Measurements
 
 
 

I accept PayPal and Postal Money Orders for next day mailing of Pipes. I accept personal checks and other Money Orders but must wait 8 business days for them to clear . REQUEST A CUSTOM STYLE PIPE and I can usually have it made in 10 to 14 days.

WRITE ME TODAY at  CHARLIE@PIPESMD.COM

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