Ben Wade XL Hand Model Bent Brandy/ 360 Ring & Flame Grain/ Handmade England
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:4378127 | Handmade: Yes |
| Body Shape: Brandy | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Ben Wade | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
| Filter Size: None |
Ben Wade XL Hand Model Bent Brandy/ 360 Ring & Flame Grain/ Handmade England This large Ben Wade Hand Model in excellent condition is quite masculine looking with its deep craggy blast sporting some very nice ring & flame grain and has a wonderful hand feel. The rim & heel are replete with a plethora of bulbous birds-eye end grain, indicating this is a sweet & dry smoking instrument. It features a very large tobacco chamber, 7/8th inches in diameter and nearly 2 inches ...deep. Perfect for those times when your favorite blends are tasting their best and you do not wish the experience to end. The substantial sized shank makes the tenon to mortise union strong, snug, square, flush, and an easy push/ pull. Draft hole is centered and a hairs breath above the bottom of the chamber. Bowl interior is clean and sound. Original Vulcanite stem is a crisp gleaming jet black and bears no marks and has a clear "Ben Wade" stamp. Pipe does not accept a filter. Due to quality graining pipe weighs approximately 2 ounces, which is surprisingly lightweight for a pipe of its size. 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 are by far the most expensive. They are beautiful, and generally they are lighter in weight. They 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 128 Length 6 – 1/4 inches
Bowl width 1 – 3/4 inches
Bowl height 2 inches
Chamber width 7/8th inches
Chamber depth: just shy of 2 inchesEach estate pipehas been carefully cleaned, sanitized, and prepared — allowing you to startenjoying it the moment you receive it.ATTENTION InternationalBuyers: Packages are processed through eBay’sGlobal Shipping Center (GSC). When you complete your purchase, you should beable to see the total cost for shipping and any Customs charges, if applicable. Shippingcosts for countries not served by the GSC are $45.00 U.S. and ship RegisteredAirmail. If costs are less, you will receive a credit back to your PayPalAccount. Keep it smoky!C5924R06
“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 are by far the most expensive. They are beautiful, and generally they are lighter in weight. They 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 128 Length 6 – 1/4 inches
Bowl width 1 – 3/4 inches
Bowl height 2 inches
Chamber width 7/8th inches
Chamber depth: just shy of 2 inchesEach estate pipehas been carefully cleaned, sanitized, and prepared — allowing you to startenjoying it the moment you receive it.ATTENTION InternationalBuyers: Packages are processed through eBay’sGlobal Shipping Center (GSC). When you complete your purchase, you should beable to see the total cost for shipping and any Customs charges, if applicable. Shippingcosts for countries not served by the GSC are $45.00 U.S. and ship RegisteredAirmail. If costs are less, you will receive a credit back to your PayPalAccount. Keep it smoky!C5924R06
