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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-JTM4-7AJJ-4
Stanwell Royal Prince 179 (1970s-1990s)
1970s-1990s
Dating: Owner-statedDenmark6 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 Stanwell Royal Prince exemplifies the Danish pipe-making tradition through its bent apple shape, designated by the model number 179. The pipe features a smooth bowl with the characteristic curved silhouette of the apple shape, where the rounded bowl transitions into a gentle bend that angles the stem downward. The Royal Prince line represents one of Stanwell's quality offerings, distinguished by its refined proportions and balanced design. Dating of this example is based on the owner's attribution to the 1970s-1990s period, consistent with the production era of Stanwell pipes bearing this model nomenclature and shape designation. The pipe's stampings include the Stanwell brand name, Royal Prince line designation, and shape number 179, all typical of the manufacturer's marking practices during this timeframe.