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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-RHC9-XFAA-A
Radford's Selection Bent Dublin
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedFrance6 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 Radford's Selection pipe presents as a bent Dublin shape with a deep sandblasted finish that reveals the 's grain texture. The French-made pipe features a curved stem that complements the bowl's forward cant, creating a harmonious silhouette typical of Dublin designs. A 9mm filter system is incorporated into the mouthpiece assembly, a feature common in mid-century European pipes designed for cooler, drier smoking. The stamping '2' likely denotes the shape number within the Radford's Selection line. The sandblast finish provides both visual depth and practical grip, while the bent configuration offers comfortable clenching.