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9 photographsArchive Record FUH-9CFN-PPJE-N
Stanwell Royal Bark Smooth 71 M, 1948-1960s
1948-1960s
Dating: Owner-statedDenmark9 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
owner stated
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
The smooth-finish bowl displays the Royal Bark line's characteristic aesthetic, with the model number 71 M indicating a specific shape designation within Stanwell's numbering system. The pipe bears the 'Regd. No.' stamping, a marking that appears on Stanwell pipes from the period following the company's registration. The dating of this example to 1948-1960s is based on the owner's assessment of the stampings and manufacturing period. The shape 71 M follows Stanwell's established design language, featuring balanced proportions and clean lines typical of the brand's approach to pipe making during this era.