Meerschaum lovat?

[tipofthelake]

Ok, so I have had an interest in meers for quite some time but I have never pulled the trigger for various reasons. Figurals and heavily latticed pipes are pretty much works of art as far as I am concerned, and while I would like to have some I am reasonably certain that they would be a collection thing to display more than something that I could see myself using regularly. Bent pipes for the most part aren't my thing. I like straight pipes, and specifically lovats really trip my trigger, but I really don't see many of either posted, and they seem to be far less available based on the little bit of looking around that I have done.
Am I just pipe dreaming (badoom tsh!) about finding one? Does anyone have one they could post some pics of? I really only have plans on buying two pipes this year, the poy and my first meer.

 

[Spillproof]

@dmkerr may have some suggestions.

Also I know @Sinan Altinok occassionally accepts special orders.

 

[Davidmackv]

There are a lot of smooth meer options if you don’t want a work of art. Here is a smooth lovat. It is sold, but proof they exist.

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/turkish-estate/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=292125

 

[tipofthelake]

There are a lot of smooth meer options if you don’t want a work of art. Here is a smooth lovat.

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/turkish-estate/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=292125

I saw that one, and it's pretty much what I am looking for, but I followed several links that led to the same thing: sold already.
It's at least encouraging to know someone is making a few of them.

 

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

I saw that one, and it's pretty much what I am looking for, but I followed several links that led to the same thing: sold already.
It's at least encouraging to know someone is making a few of them.

Paykoc has got a few Lovat-adjacent shapes available:
https://www.paykocimports.com/meerschaum-classic-collection-the-canadian/

The thing is, Meerschaum pipes are carved by local artisans in Turkey. They're not really familiar with the classic Anglo-French catalogue of pipe shapes. They just kinda play it by ear.

Solid carvers produce shapes that are necessarily idiosyncratic. You just kinda take it as it comes

 

[dmkerr]

Lovats, Canadians and such require a larger block than normal, so they are uncommon...unless they use 2 blocks and fuse them, which is typical on cheaper meers. You could check with @Sinan Altinok

 

[JRobert]

You're right that they are less common than some of the other shapes, probably for the reason dmkerr gives.

There are a few here: https://www.altinaypipes.com/category/canadian-meerschaum-pipes/

If you are searching for them, also search for "canadian" -- lovats often get misdentified or grouped with canadians.

 

[tipofthelake]

Paykoc has got a few Lovat-adjacent shapes available:
https://www.paykocimports.com/meerschaum-classic-collection-the-canadian/

The thing is, Meerschaum pipes are carved by local artisans in Turkey. They're not really familiar with the classic Anglo-French catalogue of pipe shapes. They just kinda play it by ear.

Solid carvers produce shapes that are necessarily idiosyncratic. You just kinda take it as it comes

Ooh, i hadn't run across that website yet. Thanks!

 

[tipofthelake]

You're right that they are less common than some of the other shapes, probably for the reason dmkerr gives.

There are a few here: https://www.altinaypipes.com/category/canadian-meerschaum-pipes/

If you are searching for them, also search for "canadian" -- lovats often get misdentified or grouped with canadians.

I had just run across that site and spent a bit ogling (ok, maybe more than a bit) and then came back and looked through the posts here to see what I could find out. This is the kind of situation where you really miss the huge backlog of old posts...

Thanks for the lead!

 

[JRobert]

There is a thread about Altinay meers here: https://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/altinay.3817/

You might also find these threads useful:
https://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/who-makes-the-best-meerschaum.758/
https://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/meerschaum-recommendations.2014/

 

[tipofthelake]

There is a thread about Altinay meers here: https://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/altinay.3817/

You might also find these threads useful:
https://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/who-makes-the-best-meerschaum.758/
https://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/meerschaum-recommendations.2014/

I kind of read this whole section of the forum yesterday.

Thanks!

 

[JRobert]

You're welcome -- I'm used to people who ask first, instead of reading. (-:

 

[tipofthelake]

Oh it's quite alright. I always appreciate the links you share. I have followed quite a few of them.
And yeah, when I start seriously looking into something I can get a little "focused" trying to learn about it.

 

[tipofthelake]

Thanks to the help of those who have posted thus far I have my eye on a few pipes/sites, and have mentally logged a few others. My hope is to pull the trigger on this in time to take part in MMM this year as I remember enjoying those threads in the past.
If anyone has anything else please keep 'em coming, especially if someone has a picture. I have an image in my minds eye, and I wouldn't mind being proven right or wrong.

 

[Shasta Piper]

Here is my favorite pipe. Not sure if you would call it a lovat, but it’s similar.
As for brand, I highly suggest IMP.

 

[tipofthelake]

Here is my favorite pipe. Not sure if you would call it a lovat, but it’s similar.
As for brand, I highly suggest IMP.
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Proportionally maybe more of a billiard? Some of those distinctions get a little fuzzy. Either way, I like it!

 

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

Here is my favorite pipe. Not sure if you would call it a lovat, but it’s similar.
As for brand, I highly suggest IMP.
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The silver mount makes the shank look shorter than it is. That's mos def a Lovat

 

[Sinan Altinok]

@dmkerr may have some suggestions.

Also I know @Sinan Altinok occassionally accepts special orders.

Sure, we do make special orders.

 

[Siv]

Lovat you say?

 

[tipofthelake]

Lovat you say?

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Nice!