Made in Denmark

October 31, 2021September 26, 2022

Denmark

We haven’t identified the maker of this pipe, but regardless that it’s a really impressive Danish pipe, made of good piece of briar, skillfully carved, shaped and drilled, with the remarkable distinct straight grain. Recommended!

The pipe markings are “MADE IN DENMARK”. The length is 16.9 cm (6.65″), bowl’s height is 5.8 cm (2.28″). External dimensions of the bowl are 5.7 x 4.5 cm (2.24 x 1.77″), internal diameter is 2.3 cm (0.9″). The depth is 4.5 cm (1.77″) and this pipe weights 65 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem (a little bit patched near the button – you may notice the trace under a good light), 9 mm filter. The stummel had a few very small surface scratches and chips carefully patched during the restoration.

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