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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-NDM2-JYT2-D
VAUEN Bruyere Extra straight billiard, German estate
undetermined
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 Bruyere Extra exemplifies the classic German straight billiard form, characterized by its cylindrical bowl with upright walls and a clean transition to the shank. The pipe features a smooth finish that showcases the natural grain pattern of the wood. A distinctive amber stem provides the mouthpiece, offering a material choice that differs from the more common or stems found on many production pipes. Dating relies on the estate designation and the presence of VAUEN and Bruyere Extra stampings, though specific date codes are not indicated in the available information. The pipe's construction follows the billiard shape's timeless proportions, with balanced lines and a straightforward aesthetic that has remained popular across generations of pipe smokers.