Stanwell Nordic Bent Dublin - Freehand (217) / Plateau Briar/ Denmark/
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4303798 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark |
| Brand: Stanwell | Body Shape: Freehand |
Stanwell Nordic Bent Dublin-Freehand (217)/ Plateau Briar/ 360 Straight Grain/Denmark/ MINTFeatured here is an older Stanwell Majestic Freehand pipe in very pristine condition. There is sizzling straight, vertical grain around the bowl & the rim and heel are awash in sea of birds-eye end grain. Looking for a beautiful, sweet & dry smoking instrument? Here it is. The person who formally enjoyed this pipe took excellent care of it for there is not a nick or scratch on it. Pipe ha...s a beautifully unrestricted wide-open draw. Draft hole is dead center flush with the bottom of the bowl. Vulcanite stem is well crafted and a crisp jet black with no marks. Bowl interior is clean and sound. Tenon to mortise union is sound & snug. Pipe does not accept a filter. Pipe weights approximately 2 ounces. Regarding graining, the well-respected authority on the subject, Carl Ehwa, in his landmark book, Pipes & Tobaccos, writes:
“When selecting briar pipes, quality of wood and workmanship and the type of graining are the prime considerations. Pipes made of dense, straight grain wood … have a tendency to absorb moisture much more slowly, which means they will smoke more sweetly and need to be rested less often. The bird's–eye, or end grain at the bottom of the bowl of a straight grain pipe absorbs moisture more quickly than other grains. Yet, because of its position, it allows the moisture to drain away from the tobacco and the channel, thus keeping the smoke dry.” ~ Pg 128Length 5 – 3/4 inches
Bowl width 1 – 7/8 to 2 – ¼ inches
Bowl height 2 inches
Chamber width 13/16 inches
Chamber depth: 1 – 5/8 inches Interested in More Than One Pipe? If you seek special discount considerations on more than one pipe, please first message me, so I will know which pipes you are interested in. Then go ahead and immediately make your offers so the pipes do not get purchased by someone else. Happy to combine ship for further savingsKeep it smoky!C05521R51
“When selecting briar pipes, quality of wood and workmanship and the type of graining are the prime considerations. Pipes made of dense, straight grain wood … have a tendency to absorb moisture much more slowly, which means they will smoke more sweetly and need to be rested less often. The bird's–eye, or end grain at the bottom of the bowl of a straight grain pipe absorbs moisture more quickly than other grains. Yet, because of its position, it allows the moisture to drain away from the tobacco and the channel, thus keeping the smoke dry.” ~ Pg 128Length 5 – 3/4 inches
Bowl width 1 – 7/8 to 2 – ¼ inches
Bowl height 2 inches
Chamber width 13/16 inches
Chamber depth: 1 – 5/8 inches Interested in More Than One Pipe? If you seek special discount considerations on more than one pipe, please first message me, so I will know which pipes you are interested in. Then go ahead and immediately make your offers so the pipes do not get purchased by someone else. Happy to combine ship for further savingsKeep it smoky!C05521R51
