Stainless Metal Single-Pipe Stand with Scissor Mechanism and Leather Pouch

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. IDENTIFICATION This is a mid-20th century precision-engineered metal pipe stand featuring a scissor-fold mechanism and stainless steel finish. The stand represents functional design objects created to support and display premium smoking pipes, an accessory category that gained prominence among serious collectors during the 1950s-1970s. Accompanied by a genuine leather protective sleeve with secure closure. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Pipe stands emerged as collector accessories during the mid-twentieth century, coinciding with the rise of pipe smoking culture in Europe and North America. Scissor-mechanism designs represent a specific engineering lineage-foldable precision supports adapted from industrial and architectural applications. The inclusion of a leather sleeve reflects European craftsmanship traditions where protective housing was conceived as integral to the object itself. Such stands served both functional and display purposes in established smoking lounges and private collections. The marriage of industrial materials with refined aesthetics characterizes this era of pipe-smoking accessory design. GRADING & MARKS - Finish: stainless steel paint-like luster, high-gloss reflective surface - Mechanism: scissor-fold, fully functional - Construction: precision metalworking, European manufacturing (to be confirmed) - Markings: manufacturer details to be confirmed - Included: genuine leather sleeve with lock closure DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION The stand employs a scissor-mechanism that transforms from a compact, unified profile when closed to a stable tripod-like cradle when deployed. The minimal footprint (3.4 inches by 2.5 inches) prioritizes portability without compromising structural integrity. The stainless finish achieves a refined industrial aesthetic appropriate for both lounge display and travel. MATERIALITY & FINISH Constructed from precision-grade stainless steel with a high-gloss, luminous paint-like surface treatment. The finish demonstrates excellent light-catching properties and suggests durability consistent with industrial metalworking standards. The material is non-reactive and resistant to oxidation, ensuring longevity in varied environments. CONDITION REPORT Overall Grade: Excellent to Near Mint. The scissor mechanism operates smoothly with no visible wear, rust, or corrosion. The stainless finish displays uniform luster with no significant scratches or loss of coating. The leather sleeve shows age-appropriate patina with secure closure hardware. No repairs detected. Fully functional for display and portable use. DIMENSIONS - Closed length: 3.4 inches - Closed width: 2.5 inches - Opened configuration: tripod stance, height to be confirmed - Pipe capacity: single standard bowl - Weight: to be confirmed - Leather pouch dimensions: to be confirmed COLLECTOR NOTES This stand ships directly from the Faridunhill Archive with international shipping available. Professional sanitation and museum-grade documentation accompany every acquisition. A refined functional accessory for the serious pipe collector's display or travel kit.