Monthly Archives: November 2018

Two New von Erck’s masterpieces

Posted on 09/11/2018 by Lohcifer

Lee von Erck has just made me a pair of stunningly extraordinary beautiful pipes: With these, I have now also become Singapore’s largest collector of von Erck’s pipes; some of which I have previously featured on this blog.

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A Moretti Cortex

Posted on 07/11/2018 by Lohcifer

I now own the largest collection of Moretti pipes in Singapore. Picture above shows my latest acquisition – a long Moretti cortex. Hand-made pipes in Italy dates to the 1850’s and a company with the name “Hully Briars” was already … Continue reading →

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Last Supper in China

Posted on 05/11/2018 by Lohcifer

From Beijing, we returned to Xi’an and were treated by the very generous Mr Chen Zhaopeng to yet another sumptuous meal prior to our departure for Singapore. Included in the farewell feast were appetizers, greens, pork, beef, duck, fish, mutton … Continue reading →

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Peking Duck in Beijing

Posted on 02/11/2018 by Lohcifer

In Beijing, we traveled to all the historical sites, including the Great Wall, which I first visited about 40 years ago. By then, my daughter has joined us in Beijing and having promised myself that I will eat the famous … Continue reading →

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