Briar Block large Extra Plateau pipe making
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GreatGoodsRUS Just a little History and Background The briar is a bush that grows in all forests of the Mediterranean area, from Greece to Algeria including Italy, France, Spain and Morocco. This bush develops a ball-like root, which is cut in blocks (plateau and ebauchons). After curing and drying, the pipe makers will transform these briar blocks into pipes. A briar block is considered Extra or Primo Quality if it is clean of any flaw. It is of Collectors Quality if it has grain everyw and the grain has a radial structure. ( see below to see the grade of this auctions briar ) Plateau are cut from the outer layer of the burl, w the grain is tight with a striking texture. The rough surface of the burl (the "skin") is left on the top. Plateau is used for freehand, straight grains and best quality standard pipes. Just as two handmade pipes are never alike, no two plateau are either. Briar Block large Extra Plateau pipe making You are bidding on Briar Block large Extra Plateau pipe making Notice the Spectacular grain of this Primo/extra Quality plateau drying from 10/03 Block. This will make a Highest quality pipe. The Block Dimensions are 3.75x3x2 Inches The Quality and Type of this Hardwood is Primo/extra Quality plateau drying from 10/03 Payment Term We accept Paypal the #1 on line payment service. We also accept Money
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