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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-Q98W-7C5W-9
Big Ben Barbados 641 B Smooth Bent Calabash
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
The Big Ben Barbados 641 B represents a bent calabash shape executed in smooth-finished . This pipe follows the classic calabash form characterized by a rounded, bulbous bowl that tapers downward to meet a curved shank and stem assembly. The model number 641 B identifies this specific variation within the Barbados line. A notable feature is the 9mm filter system incorporated into the design, providing filtration capability for the smoker. The bent configuration offers a comfortable smoking angle while maintaining the distinctive silhouette of the calabash shape. The stampings present—brand name, line designation, and shape number—follow the manufacturer's standard marking practices for this series.