Boxed Rare FERNDOWN Vintage LES WOOD Briar SILVER Estate Pipe Pipa 烟斗
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:45179242 | Modified Item: No |
| Body Shape: Bent Billiard | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
| Sub-Type: Estate Pipes | Material: Briar |
| Brand: Ferndown | Type: Pipes |
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Here we have for auction an excellent & rare vintage briar estate pipe in the bent 'billiard' style, complete with a "925" sterling silver ferrule, and a superb grain to the briar.
It was hand-crafted by renowned British pipe-maker 'Les Wood', for his 'Ferndown' brand of pipes.
The pipe comes in its original box, complete with 'Ferndown' branded pipe pouch.
"Leslie "Les" John Wood worked for Dunhill for 19 years. His last position was as master silversmith. Following his tenure with Dunhill, Les formed his own brand, L. & J.S. Briars together with his wife Dolly in 1978. Les Wood follows Sasieni, the first ex Dunhill worker to start their own enterprise, and he was followed by William John "Ashton"-Taylor. To many pipe smokers, Les Wood's pipes embody the revival of great English pipe making initiated by Ashton in the early 1980s. The high-grade Italian and Spanish plateau he prefers is oil-cured in the tradition of both Dunhill and Ashton. The pipes are renowned for their pleasant, slightly nutty flavor and remarkable smoking characteristics. They feature impeccable craftsmanship extending to very good stem/bit work. The hallmark of his work, of course, is the excellent silver work. Almost all of his pipes feature rings or ferules for spigot stems."-Pipedia
Stamped on one side of the briar shank is "Ferndown", with "Made by Les Wood" on the reverse."L&JS" is stamped on the ferrule above "925" (for 92.5% silver purity).The "LJS" logo adorns the stem in white.
The pipe has been smoked only once or twice and remains in very-near mint condition - some light discolouration to the stem, as well as a few very light teethmarks.
There is just a very light dusting of carbon in the chamber.The stem fixes very securely to the shank, and air flows through the pipe freely.
Superb!
Please note: the pipe stand is not included in this auction.
Thoroughly cleaned and ready to enjoy.Sold as seen.
Dimensions:Length: 6" or 150mms Height (bowl): 55mms Weight: 52g
Outside Diameter: 30mms Chamber Diameter: 21mms Chamber Depth: 45mms
Bowl Circumference: 120mms
If you have any questions at all or need more photos of the item, please don't hesitate to ask!
I ship quickly (usually within 1 working day of payment) and will accept returns within 30 days of receipt as long as the item is in original condition.All items are packaged with great care, very safely and securely.
Do please follow me as I list new items online every week - including vintage, antique, rare & collectible treasures.
Please also have a look at some of the wonderful feedback I have received from previous sales.
Many thanks for visiting, and good luck!
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Here we have for auction an excellent & rare vintage briar estate pipe in the bent 'billiard' style, complete with a "925" sterling silver ferrule, and a superb grain to the briar.
It was hand-crafted by renowned British pipe-maker 'Les Wood', for his 'Ferndown' brand of pipes.
The pipe comes in its original box, complete with 'Ferndown' branded pipe pouch.
"Leslie "Les" John Wood worked for Dunhill for 19 years. His last position was as master silversmith. Following his tenure with Dunhill, Les formed his own brand, L. & J.S. Briars together with his wife Dolly in 1978. Les Wood follows Sasieni, the first ex Dunhill worker to start their own enterprise, and he was followed by William John "Ashton"-Taylor. To many pipe smokers, Les Wood's pipes embody the revival of great English pipe making initiated by Ashton in the early 1980s. The high-grade Italian and Spanish plateau he prefers is oil-cured in the tradition of both Dunhill and Ashton. The pipes are renowned for their pleasant, slightly nutty flavor and remarkable smoking characteristics. They feature impeccable craftsmanship extending to very good stem/bit work. The hallmark of his work, of course, is the excellent silver work. Almost all of his pipes feature rings or ferules for spigot stems."-Pipedia
Stamped on one side of the briar shank is "Ferndown", with "Made by Les Wood" on the reverse."L&JS" is stamped on the ferrule above "925" (for 92.5% silver purity).The "LJS" logo adorns the stem in white.
The pipe has been smoked only once or twice and remains in very-near mint condition - some light discolouration to the stem, as well as a few very light teethmarks.
There is just a very light dusting of carbon in the chamber.The stem fixes very securely to the shank, and air flows through the pipe freely.
Superb!
Please note: the pipe stand is not included in this auction.
Thoroughly cleaned and ready to enjoy.Sold as seen.
Dimensions:Length: 6" or 150mms Height (bowl): 55mms Weight: 52g
Outside Diameter: 30mms Chamber Diameter: 21mms Chamber Depth: 45mms
Bowl Circumference: 120mms
If you have any questions at all or need more photos of the item, please don't hesitate to ask!
I ship quickly (usually within 1 working day of payment) and will accept returns within 30 days of receipt as long as the item is in original condition.All items are packaged with great care, very safely and securely.
