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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-G2NE-63HH-R
VAUEN 2002 Semi-Smooth Paneled Volcano (0966 R)
2002
Dating: Owner-statedGermany6 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
This VAUEN pipe is a paneled volcano shape, designated by the model number 0966 R. The bowl is crafted from and features a semi-smooth finish, where polished surfaces alternate with textured rustication across its faceted panels. The shape combines the broad, flared base of a volcano with the geometric definition of a paneled design, creating a stable, angular form. The pipe is stamped with the VAUEN brand name, the year 2002, and the shape code. This direct stamping provides the primary evidence for its dating, placing its manufacture in that specific year.