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4 photographsArchive Record FUH-FTXD-4UUU-4
York Monopol 499 Straight Billiard, Danish Estate
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedDenmark4 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 York Monopol 499 is a Danish straight billiard pipe crafted from smooth briar and associated with the workshop of Georg Jensen. Its classic billiard shape features a cylindrical bowl with a steady, upright posture and a tapered shank, reflecting traditional European pipe-making aesthetics. The smooth finish highlights the natural grain of the briar, and the stamped markings include the York Monopol brand name, the shape number 499, and the attribution to Georg Jensen. The dating is based on the maker's association and estate status, indicating a production period consistent with Jensen's involvement in the pipe industry.