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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-VJ2H-8KAP-3
Parker Bruyere Bent Billiard (47 F), 1950s-1960s
1950s-1960s
Dating: Owner-statedEngland6 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 Parker Bruyere bent billiard exemplifies the brand's distinctive approach to pipe making during its English production period. The pipe features a compact yet elegant bent billiard form with a graceful curve and balanced proportions. Its smooth finish displays a deep brown stain with subtle burgundy highlights that accentuate the briar's natural grain patterns. The Bruyere line represents Parker's most visually striking finish, characterized by its light stain application that reveals the quality of the briar without concealment of natural characteristics. The pipe is fitted with a black vulcanite tapered mouthpiece that complements the warm tones of the briar. Stampings include the Parker brand name, Bruyere line designation, and shape number 47 F.