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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-WN32-HX6C-8
Stanwell Smooth (86 M) Regd. No. (1948-1960s)
1948-1960s
Dating: Owner-statedDenmark6 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
No.' stamping that appears on pipes produced between 1948 and the 1960s. The smooth bowl follows the 86 M shape, a designation within Stanwell's numbering system that typically indicates a specific bowl form and size configuration. The pipe exhibits the clean Scandinavian design principles for which Stanwell became known, with balanced proportions and functional elegance. The stampings include the brand name, shape number, and the registration number marking that serves as the primary dating evidence. The smooth finish showcases the natural grain pattern of the , consistent with Stanwell's approach to highlighting the material's inherent qualities. The dating bracket of 1948-1960s is derived from the presence of the 'Regd. No.' stamp, which was used during this specific period before the company transitioned to different marking systems in later decades.