BEN WADE Hand Model Roma

BEN WADE Hand Model Roma

England

This English-made Ben Wade Hand Model pipe is a unique and surprisingly effective piece. Its simple shape beautifully accents the fantastic birdseye grain on the left side of the bowl. The nomenclature corresponds to the Lane era times, but the stamping “ROMA” on the pipe is a bit unusual. Your thought regarding this would be appreciated.

Pipe markings “Ben Wade \ HAND MODEL \ LONDON MADE \ ROMA”
Length 15.4 cm (6.06″)
Bowl Height 6.1 cm (2.4″)
Outside Dimensions 4.2 x 5.0 cm (1.65 x 1.97″)
Chamber Diameter 1.9 cm (0.75″)
Chamber Depth 3.3 cm (1.3″)
Weight 73 gr.
Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter. The button is slightly corrfected, you may see the trace under a bright light.

The pipe was accurately smoked, it has been thoroughly cleaned, polished, sanitized and now is ready for a new life.

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