pipe repair, pipe restoration, polishing, converting non-filter pipes to filter pipes, custom pipe stem making, antique pipe restoration, purchasing pipes and pipe collections, free valuation, trade-in of used branded pipes
Since its establishment, Gallwitz has been engaged in pipe repair and restoration. We understand that pipes are cherished objects, often family heirlooms. You can be sure that your pipe is in expert hands with us.
How the repair and restoration process works:
If possible, please bring your pipe to our shop. If you are unable to visit us, please send it to our address: 1052 Budapest, Régi Posta utca 7-9 (courtyard pipe shop), phone: +36 30 297 5000
We undertake repair work with a turnaround time of 3–5 business days.
- pipe stem making in the same quality as the original, vulcanite/acrylic: HUF 8,500
- acrylic churchwarden (long stem) making: HUF 12,000
- pipe stem tenon fitting: HUF 3,500
- nickel/brass banding of the pipe shank: HUF 3,500
- full pipe overhaul (reboring the bowl chamber, polishing the stem and bowl): HUF 7,500
- conversion of a non-filter briar pipe to a 6 mm or 9 mm filter pipe: HUF 5,000
- restoration of antique meerschaum pipes, replacement and making of stems and mouthpieces (custom quotation)
- purchase of used pipes (meerschaum pipes, antique meerschaums, branded briar pipes, antique cigarette holders)
- valuation: free of charge