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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-A2HG-GQ3K-F
Vauen Mastro de Paja Design Sandblasted (403), early 21st century
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedGermany6 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
No
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
This Vauen pipe represents the Mastro de Paja Design line, a German interpretation of Italian pipe-making aesthetics. The pipe features a sandblasted bowl with shape number 403, indicating a specific form within Vauen's catalog. The sandblasted finish reveals the natural grain patterns of the wood, creating a textured surface that is both visually interesting and tactile. The pipe is equipped with a 9mm filter system, a common feature in German pipe manufacturing that allows for moisture control during smoking. The designation as an estate pipe yet described as unsmoked suggests it was acquired but never used, preserving its original factory condition. The stampings clearly identify it as a Vauen product with the Mastro de Paja Design branding and the shape number 403.