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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-T4PE-HNG8-8
Stanwell Royal Bark Sandblasted (17) Straight Billiard
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedDenmark6 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 Bark exemplifies the Danish pipe-making tradition with its straightforward billiard form executed in a rugged sandblasted finish. The pipe features the classic shape 17, characterized by its cylindrical bowl and straight stem alignment, creating a balanced smoking instrument. The sandblasted surface treatment reveals the 's natural grain patterns beneath a dark stain, providing both visual texture and practical grip. The Royal Bark line typically featured natural finishes that emphasized the wood's organic qualities. The stampings include the Stanwell brand name, Royal Bark series designation, and shape number 17, consistent with the manufacturer's standard marking practices.