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3 photographsArchive Record FUH-R4B2-P5MR-B
Bentley Former's Design (1-1-9.12) Smooth Bent Pipe
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedSwiss3 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 Swiss-made Bentley pipe represents the Former's Design line, characterized by its smooth finish and distinctive bent shape designated as model 1-1-9.12. The pipe exhibits the classic bent form with a curved stem that follows the gentle sweep of the bowl, creating a harmonious silhouette typical of Continental pipe design. The smooth surface showcases the natural wood grain patterns without the interruption of rustication or sandblasting. The stampings identify it as part of Bentley's Former's Design series, suggesting a pipe crafted under the guidance of a specific pipe former or designer. As an estate pipe from Switzerland, it reflects the European pipe-making tradition where bent shapes have long been favored for their comfortable smoking characteristics and elegant appearance.