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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-GG99-9F2D-4
Stawell Royal Danish 51 Straight Smooth Billiard
Era undetermined
Dating: Undetermined6 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
Faridunhill standing declaration
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 Stawell Royal Danish pipe represents the classic straight Billiard shape, designated by the model number 51. The pipe features a smooth bowl with traditional Billiard proportions—a cylindrical bowl meeting a straight shank at a crisp junction. The Royal Danish line suggests a quality offering within the Stawell brand's portfolio, though specific grading details are not indicated by the stampings. The straight stem continues the pipe's clean, vertical lines. As an estate pipe, it has previous ownership history, but the specific dating evidence is limited to the brand and model markings. The stampings follow conventional placement, with the Stawell brand name, Royal Danish line designation, and shape number 51 providing the primary identifiers. The pipe exemplifies the enduring appeal of the Billiard shape through its straightforward, functional design.