STANWELL Hand Made 87R

Denmark, 1960s

An absolutely convincing and collectable large Stanwell chimney pipe from the registration era (1948 – early 1970s). The crowned “S” on the stem was introduced around 1960 so the pipe can be dated by the 1960s.

The pipe markings are “STANWELL REGD.No.969-48”, “HAND MADE 87R”. The length is 14.8 cm (5.83″), bowl’s height is 6.3 cm (2.48″). External diameter of the bowl is 3.6 cm (1.42″), internal diameter is 2.0 cm (0.79″). The depth is 5.8 cm (2.28″) and this pipe weights 48 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.

Similar Posts

  • STANWELL Old Briar 506

    Denmark, 1950s The Danish pipe from the most famous Stanwell period. The registration number was obtained by the company in 1948 and Stanwell pipes were stamped with it until the early 1970’s. Absence of the crown over the “S” on the stem prompt that the pipe was made still before the 1960s. The pipe is…

  • FRIBOURG & TREYER chimney

    England, 1960-70s Fribourg & Treyer was perhaps the most reputable English tobacconist. “While most collectors are familiar with the “Royal Appointment” accorded certain well-established businesses in England (most commonly seen on Dunhill packaging) FRIBOURG & TREYER’s not only held an identical appointment by the King of England, but they also had a similar “Royal Appointment”…

  • TINDER BOX Deep Grain

    USA The Tinder Box is one of the most famous names on the tobacco market of North America. This is more than just a tobacconist, it’s a chain in Canada and the US, reached up to 200 retail outlets. Some pipes with the Tinder Box stamping can be unmistakably recognized as the Charatan’s and Ascorti…

  • STANWELL De Luxe freehand

    Denmark 1950-60s A really exceptional Stanwell freehand pipe from the registration era! The registration number was assigned to Stanwell in 1948 and was stamped on Stanwell pipes until the beginning of the 1970s. The pipe doesn’t bear any shape number what is very uncommon for Stanwell. Absence of this number may mean that the pipe…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *