Tobacco Pipe Repair
for Smoking Pipe Collectors
Surfing Briarville’s robust site is image rich and informative. We take great pride in our tobacco pipe repair and our ability to give our clients what they want with ease and convenience. We are a full service shop for tobacco pipe repair, smoking pipe restoration, antique meerschaum pipe curator service, tobacco pipe stem replacement, and hand cut custom tobacco pipe stems. The information you find here will make it easy when your cherished heirloom needs a little help. Briarville Pipe Repair LLC - “Pipe Repair as Close as Your Mailbox™”
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Heartbroken to Happy
I was so heartbroken when my Bjarne Freehand arrived with a broken tenon and the seller would not take a refund. I found Briarville and… Read more “Heartbroken to Happy”
Excellent Work
Sent in 4 pipes for restoration and1 stem replacement.
Top Notch work.
All look brand new.
Great fitting and shaping new stem.… Read more “Excellent Work”
Restoring Memories
My Dad was an avid Pipe smoker his entire life. My fondest memories all seem to involve him smoking or fiddling with his pipe while… Read more “Restoring Memories”
Thank you BRIARVILLE, I am very pleased with the work you performed.
The postman just delivered my 40+ year old Stanwell, Danish Sovereign “tulip”style pipe. I am very pleased with the stem replacement and cleanup work that… Read more “Thank you BRIARVILLE, I am very pleased with the work you performed.”
What a magnificent peice of work
Hi Rich, I would like to thank you for the fantastic restoration of my Dunhill pipe, The nickel band repair looks great and the pipe… Read more “What a magnificent peice of work”
Stem replacement
Great service from Rich at Briarville . I had two old bowls that needed stems . Perfect fit into the bowls which is of prime… Read more “Stem replacement”
excellent work!
just got back my 68 Dunhill that had a green stem, Rich fixed that problem nicely
looks like new, Thanks Guys!
Broken Antique Meerschaum Amber Stem Becomes Heirloom
I bought a broken 100+ year old meerschaum on Ebay. No one else bid on it, because it was broken. By broken I mean tenon.… Read more “Broken Antique Meerschaum Amber Stem Becomes Heirloom”
refurbishing
sent two old but relished pipes for refubishing and got back what looked like 2 new pipes years ago rich did the same for another… Read more “refurbishing”
My father’s pipe looks new.
I had my father’s 70’s era pipe that I’ve owned since the early 80’s restored. It was well used, bite marks on the stem, banged… Read more “My father’s pipe looks new.”
Great Job!
I am so happy with the beautiful stem you created for me, It’s absolutely beautiful! I will be using you for all my repair &… Read more “Great Job!”
Pipe Repair Extraordinaire
I just received my Stanwell Hans Christian Anderson Church Warden pipe from Briarville Inc. Pipe Repair. An outstanding job as usual! The pipe looks like… Read more “Pipe Repair Extraordinaire”
Outstanding service
Seriously, I can’t believe the quality of work, turnaround time… everything. My wife brought me estate pipe shopping for my birthday three years ago and… Read more “Outstanding service”
Excellent Restoration!
I sent Briarville 2 of my grandfather’s pipes. The process to send was very easy and within 2 weeks I had them back. I can’t… Read more “Excellent Restoration!”
Great Job
Very satisfied with the replacement of the bits on my pipes and the cleanup and polishing of the stems. Highly recommend. Thanks
Satisfied customer.
Great work. Pipe came back cleaned, polished, reamed And repaired to perfection. Looks almost good as new. Great job. Thanks.
WOW WOW ( PT 2)
Today, I received the second batch of repaired pipes from Rich and the great team at Briarville. These 3 pipes received are well over 40… Read more “WOW WOW ( PT 2)”
Pipe Refurb
I just got back my old and worn out Lorenzo Oom Paul pipe. I was amazed to see the condition it is in now. Y’all… Read more “Pipe Refurb”
Great work on the refurbishments and finishing the pipe I had started.
Ric thanks so much for the work on the 2 old European pipes refurbishments. I am hoping to start using them soon. They sat for… Read more “Great work on the refurbishments and finishing the pipe I had started.”
Like New.
Hey guys. Thanks for the stem repair. The stem looks brand new. Even the stinger was salvaged. I appreciate the work you guys do there.… Read more “Like New.”
Well Done Rich!
Thank you Rich, You did a great job replacing my battered and broken stem with a handsome replacement. Now I can look forward to many… Read more “Well Done Rich!”
Unbelievable work
Just a quick note to thank you for the superb job you did on my three pipes. I’ve worked by mail with pipe repairers, but… Read more “Unbelievable work”
They Live Again!
Just got back my two Don-Lou 40 year old Briars (if you know Bensonhurst, Brooklyn you know who Don-Lou was) and had old broken vulcanite… Read more “They Live Again!”
Superior work
I sent 20 pipes and stems to Briarwood. I was notified on the day they arrived, and within four or five days, they were ready!… Read more “Superior work”
Breathtaking. Definitive artistry.
Rich Messineo is a passionate restorer of pipes. His love for their dignity and beauty literally shines through his work. Briarville has inspired me to… Read more “Breathtaking. Definitive artistry.”
wow, what a great job
i’m beyond pleased with the work done for me, i can now once again smoke a pipe like i want to with out the pipe… Read more “wow, what a great job”
Another great meerschaum restore!
A very close friend and myself have been using Briarville for restorations on old meerschaums for quite some time, ALWAYS with top notch service at… Read more “Another great meerschaum restore!”
My “new” pipe
What a great job repairing my treasured pipe!
Two contacts here in CA were unable to help and I am so glad to have… Read more “My “new” pipe”
Pipe Restoration
I had inherited a Meerschaum pipe from my dad. It held many memories for myself and my family. Unfortunately sometime before his death the stem… Read more “Pipe Restoration”
Looks and smokes great
I broke the stem on my favorite full bent pipe. Sent it to Briarville just before the move to NM. Took a little longer that… Read more “Looks and smokes great”
A Big Thank You
1st time client. Sent 2 of my favorite pipes for repair.
1/ a 1990 Dunhill, year my daughter was born. Bought brand new and… Read more “A Big Thank You”
Meerschaum repair
Briarville fixed my pipe. Meerschaum with silver band, new stem, and push-pull tenon. Wonderful job – so happy with the repair. Thanks guys
Incredible!
Briarville restored and repaired my pipe to better than new. I’m in awe. This is the only place that gets my pipes from here on… Read more “Incredible!”
Excellent pipe restoration
I sent in an aged estate Sasieni and got back a pipe that could have passed for new. Outstanding work, done quickly – couldn’t ask… Read more “Excellent pipe restoration”
I couldn’t be happier!
When I received my repaired pipes in the mail, I could hardly wait to unwrap them and see them all spiffed up. I was NOT… Read more “I couldn’t be happier!”
Second time Better then the first!!#
I thought the first time i Send out a Pipe to be refinished and a Cracked Bowl, you guys did a Fabulous Job. But the… Read more “Second time Better then the first!!#”
WOW!!!WOW!!!WOW!!
I have been a pipe smoker for over 30 years and during that time, I have purchased some very nice Savenellis, some Ben Wade free… Read more “WOW!!!WOW!!!WOW!!”
Excellent Job and Quick Too
Sent two Baraccini pipes to Briarville after both Acrylic stems split. Briarville fabricated replacement Vulcanite stems and returned them to me right at the two… Read more “Excellent Job and Quick Too”
Quick and Friendly Service
I have an heirloom Meerschaum pipe that belonged to my grandfather which had unfortunately broke. I had contacted multiple “pipe repair” shops which all told… Read more “Quick and Friendly Service”
Impeccable, Scrupulous and Affordable Service
My heartfelt gratitude to the team at Briarville for their consistently impeccable, scrupulous and affordable Service”. Be it a replacement stem, a restoration to original… Read more “Impeccable, Scrupulous and Affordable Service”
Took Forty Years Off My Pipe
I sent in a briar pipe purchased in 1973. The stem was riddled with holes, the bowl was caked beyond recovery and the briar had… Read more “Took Forty Years Off My Pipe”
The Pipe Wizards of Briarville
I discovered Ric and Briarville back in the Tennessee days. Something like 6 or more years ago. I’ve smoked a pipe for over 50 years… Read more “The Pipe Wizards of Briarville”
My Pipe Arrived!
I made a Danish style freehand years ago and recently broke the stem. I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to get it replaced because… Read more “My Pipe Arrived!”
Great job! Pipe is Once Again Like New and a Fine Smoker.
I couldn’t ask for better service. I’ve sent several valuable Cavicchi CCCs to be repaired & reconditioned. Results: Fantastic! Briarville’s slogan… “Repair is as close… Read more “Great job! Pipe is Once Again Like New and a Fine Smoker.”
Awesome Work
I’m new to smoking pipes. I bought 2 Savinelli estate pipes on Etsy. Living in Hawaii, there’s no one who will work on Savinelli pipes.… Read more “Awesome Work”
100 Year Old Meerschaum Pipe Restored
Thank you Briarville. I sent them a 100 year old meerschaum pipe without a stem. Ric communicated with me on the phone and he is… Read more “100 Year Old Meerschaum Pipe Restored”
Another Home Run!!
Briarville knocked another one out of the park with the restoration of three of my very old pipes. The pipes were better than I remember… Read more “Another Home Run!!”
Amazing Work On My Delicate Museum Piece
I sent in my broken and delicate meerschaum pipe from my collection. The pipe belonged to Ralph Capone, brother of gangster Al Capone. I carefully… Read more “Amazing Work On My Delicate Museum Piece”
Not Blowing Smoke.
Briarville Pipe Repair is the Best.
Blown Away!!!
I was surfing the net last week, and came across a list of places to check out. One place was saying they used Ric @… Read more “Blown Away!!!”
Great Work on My Preben Holm
The stem broke on my freehand while he was still here in Tennessee. He replaced the stem with one that looked original and polished the… Read more “Great Work on My Preben Holm”
Nice job!
Beautiful work on the pipes I sent in for repairs. I had little hope for one of my favorite Barling’s, what with the chunk broken… Read more “Nice job!”
Extraordinary Job!
The only one I trust with my pipes!
Outstanding on Every Level!
I’ve only recently picked up my pipe again, and in doing so was gifted some 30 pipes owned by my late grandfather. I sent eight… Read more “Outstanding on Every Level!”
Comoy’s HC
Ric,
Thanks for resurrecting my century-old Comoy’s full-bent. Churchill’s generation smoked it and you’ve done it honor.
Todd
Absolutely Stunned With The Transformation.
Ric and crew at Briarville did an absolutely fabulous job at transforming my Dunhill estate find from a lump of coal into a flawless diamond.… Read more “Absolutely Stunned With The Transformation.”
Old Memories Become New!
I could say the pipe is as good as new but that would not quite be right as I don’t remember it when it was… Read more “Old Memories Become New!”
Meerschaum
I have had the pleasure to deal with Briarville Repair many times for various repairs to old meerschaum pipes. Stems, shanks, broken parts, and clearing… Read more “Meerschaum”
Thank you!
I sent in four pipe stems to have cleaned and spruced up. They came back looking better than new! Thank you!
Great job!
This is the second time I’ve used Briarville. After the first time I knew I wouldn’t have to look any further. Briarville is easy to… Read more “Great job!”
Exceeded Expectations Through the Whole Process
I sent my pipe in after emailing about my broken tenon predicament. Briarville let me know when they got the pipe, what would be the… Read more “Exceeded Expectations Through the Whole Process”
Decatur Reamer: greatest
Just got my Decature Reamer set and used it on a pipe I thought was ready for the junk heap. Not so! Since I reamed… Read more “Decatur Reamer: greatest”
Awesome!
Sent Ric eight well worn pipes I inherited. Came back works of art. And even when not smoking them, enjoy looking at them! Thanks, Briarville!
Outstanding Performance
I sent 4 pipes to Briarville for various repairs ranging from stem work to a total refurb. I couldn’t be happier. Briarville turned a dingy… Read more “Outstanding Performance”
Fantastic
Ric and the guys at Briarville are incredibly knowledgeable and great to work with. I received my pipes back quickly and they did a great… Read more “Fantastic”
My Pipe Looks New!
Amazing customer service and quality work! The post office messed up shipping my pipe to Briarville, but Ric called me when it arrived and said… Read more “My Pipe Looks New!”
Estate Pipe Purchase
Although this is my first purchase from Briarville, it won’t be my last. My new (to me) James Upshall pipe arrived well packed and protected,… Read more “Estate Pipe Purchase”
Better Than New!!
What a fantastic job! I got my pipe back and it looks new. No! Better than new! Ric gave me a call, explained to me… Read more “Better Than New!!”
First Time Restoration!
Sent my father’s GBD Virgin Bulldog #269 to Ric for the restoration special. Couldn’t be happier! My pipe came back looking like it was factory… Read more “First Time Restoration!”
Above and Beyond!
I am new to pipe smoking and was given an old pipe without a stem. I researched and found Ric and Briarville. I called and… Read more “Above and Beyond!”
Great pipe repair and Tomasso Spanu handcrafted pipe
I sent 4 pipes for stem repair and overhauling. They came back in mint condition. I could not be more pleased with Briarville. I also… Read more “Great pipe repair and Tomasso Spanu handcrafted pipe”
First class pipe repair
My pipe was brought back to working condition in the time I was told. I would use Briarville Pipe Repair again when needed.
Wonderful
I just got back 3 pipes I had sent to Briarville; two needed substantial work and one just needed a light cleaning and a replacement… Read more “Wonderful”
Old Into New!
If you want an old pipe completely refurbished and made virtually new again, Briarville is the place to go. Reasonable cost, expert work and great… Read more “Old Into New!”
Worthy of your trust!
Just received my grandfather’s old pipe today, and all I can say is WOW! The stem, the finish, the chamber carbonizing, and the rim dents… Read more “Worthy of your trust!”
Great Service!
This is my second time to use Briarville Pipe Repair. Ric Farrah always calls when he receives your pipe to discuss the project, just as… Read more “Great Service!”
High Quality Workmanship!
I almost can’t believe the quality the workmanship. I feel like I’ve got 3 brand new pipes. One pipe was my fathers and a bit… Read more “High Quality Workmanship!”
Amazing as always
Been using Briarville for awhile now and they never fail to come through and leave me in awe. If you have a pipe you’ve been… Read more “Amazing as always”
Excellent work, quick turnaround, easy process
I had a couple pipes whose vulcanite stems had oxidized. I sent the two pipes to be restemmed, and all I knew is that I… Read more “Excellent work, quick turnaround, easy process”
Beautiful Job
Afternoon Briarville!! Just received my pipe 1/08/2019. What a outstanding repair. Wish I had your talent. Thank you very much, George
New Stem Exceeded my Expectations
I got the stem of my favorite pipe replaced for Christmas. The company answered all my questions and helpful. When I got my pipe the… Read more “New Stem Exceeded my Expectations”
Fast fix
Beautiful. Fast. Happy.
Thank you
Churchwarden Stem Conversion
Briarville did a very nice job adding a churchwarden stem to my old Barling bowl. It involved a bit of custom work as the shank… Read more “Churchwarden Stem Conversion”
Welcome Back
My dad’s favorite pipe broke yesterday when he accidentally dropped it. My dad is a tough guy, but this is a special piece and he… Read more “Welcome Back”
Crusty and cracked to new
Hey Ric, I sent you guys an old Peterson full bent with a crack between the shank and the bowl. It was an eBay purchase… Read more “Crusty and cracked to new”
A Great Ordering Experience
The owner/staff was congenial, went out of their way to assist me with my order. They processed the order immediately and informed me directly of… Read more “A Great Ordering Experience”
Reliable, honest and fair
Briarville has never disappointed me; they have always proven to be reliable, honest, fair and fast. Ric’s prices are reasonable and for the quality of… Read more “Reliable, honest and fair”
Fantastic!
Hi Ric
I have just received my pipe back from Briarville. I couldn’t be more pleased.
The pipe looks brand new and since… Read more “Fantastic!”
Still Happy
Dear Ric,
Glad you published my testimonial. I’m sill happy with the work you did on my GBD. My wife is too.
Bill… Read more “Still Happy”
EXCELLENT WORK
I just received my pipes back from Briarville. The workmanship was incredible and exceeded my expectations. I’ll be sending all my pipes to them when… Read more “EXCELLENT WORK”
Amazing Experience
I just wanted to shout out and thank you for my new favorite pipe! I had no idea that the stummel I sent you guys… Read more “Amazing Experience”
My wife choked up when she saw how wonderfully new all 15 pipes turned out.
I normally don’t do this but I have to write and let you know what an exceptional job you did on the restoration of my… Read more “My wife choked up when she saw how wonderfully new all 15 pipes turned out.”
I wanted to drop a note and say, WOW!!!
I wanted to drop a note and say, WOW!!! The pipes look amazing. Thank you. ~ Anthony Mastromarino – Taunton, MA
Man, that was quick!
The good mailman brought me the Briarville Signature Natural today. Man, that was quick! She’s just gorgeous! Amazing grain and finish, great stem, fantastic draw,… Read more “Man, that was quick!”
my husband received his pipe!! He loves it.
I just wanted you to know my husband received his pipe!! He loves it. Thank you for all you do for people. It is great… Read more “my husband received his pipe!! He loves it.”
Just received your pipe here in Brazil
I’ve just received your pipe here in Brazil, I am very pleased, you did a very nice job, congratulations and thanks a lot! Andre Dalle… Read more “Just received your pipe here in Brazil”
What a deal
The Huckleberry pipe you sent is awesome! What a deal. I’m smoking my first “break-in” bowl as I type this. The shape, feel in hand… Read more “What a deal”
They look like I just purchased them
I received my pipes yesterday. I am very very happy with them. They look like I just purchase them. They are amazing. Thank you very… Read more “They look like I just purchased them”
How pleased I am with the work you did on my pipe
I telephoned you earlier today telling you how pleased I am with the work you did on my pipe. Now that I have smoked it,… Read more “How pleased I am with the work you did on my pipe”
Looks great and smokes perfectly
My wife and kids bought a Briarville Series I pipe for my birthday. What a great job you made of it. Looks great and smokes… Read more “Looks great and smokes perfectly”
I am very happy with the work.
Just a message to let you know I received my Parker Suosr Bruyere pipe back from you today. You opened up the stem and and… Read more “I am very happy with the work.”
Thank you for the ease of doing business with you
Thank you for the ease of doing business with you. I’m looking forward to receiving my repaired pipes, and will keep you at the top… Read more “Thank you for the ease of doing business with you”
What a great job guys!
Just got my pipe back from getting a new stem installed. What a great job guys! The stem is factory perfect. No way to tell… Read more “What a great job guys!”
You will have all my future repair business
Got my repaired and reconditioned 50 year old pipe back this afternoon. Show and tell at the pipe club meeting. They were impressed, the shop… Read more “You will have all my future repair business”
I just wanted to say job well done
Hey Ric, I just wanted to say job well done, very well done on my old Wilke and those two unfinished pipes. They are beautiful… Read more “I just wanted to say job well done”
Briarville Signature Supreme!
I REALLY like the Briarville Signature Supreme I received earlier this week. You really did a first rate job on that pipe. Smokes wonderfully too!!… Read more “Briarville Signature Supreme!”
This pipe could be a museum piece
The Signature Supreme is a pipe light in weight, a great smoke and a work of art! This pipe could be a museum piece but… Read more “This pipe could be a museum piece”
extremely happy with Briarville
Ric – Received the pipes back today, extremely happy with Briarville. I’m sure to send more work your way soon. Thanks! BLAKE KAISER
Owner
Incredible job!!!
Briarville, Incredible job!!! I received the pipe and let me tell you that I am so happy with the beautiful stem you created for me,… Read more “Incredible job!!!”