G. W. SIMS

G. W. SIMS

England, 1960-70s

As Pipedia notes, “G.W. Sims was one of the few English pipe makers who produced Danish style freehands carved from specially selected plateau briar. Mr. Sims willingly made pipes to personal specifications”.

Today, we have the pleasure of presenting an example of just such work by the former Charatan’s carver and later an independent London artisan. Everything is as promised — both Danish style and plateau briar. It is also evident that the customer appreciated the pipe, as it shows signs of having been smoked very carefully and with affection.

Pipe markings “G.W.SIMS \ LONDON MADE”
Length 13.1 cm (5.16″)
Bowl Height 5.6 cm (2.2″)
Outside Diameter 4.0 cm (1.57″)
Chamber Diameter 2.0 cm (0.79″)
Chamber Depth 4.3 cm (1.69″)
Weight 46 gr.

Briar, acrylic stem, no filter.

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

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