Stanwell Royal Prince Shape 166 Bent Brandy by Jess Chonowitsch

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a classic Stanwell 'Royal Prince' bent brandy in Shape 166, originally designed by master carver Jess Chonowitsch. Dating from the late 1970s-1980s golden era of Danish pipemaking, this pipe exemplifies Stanwell's premium 'Royal Prince' line positioned above standard production for superior grain selection and flawless finish. A rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Scandinavian pipemaking artistry. Historical Context: The Stanwell 'Royal Prince' series represented the factory's most prestigious offering, featuring designs from acclaimed master carvers including Sixten Ivarsson, Tom Eltang, and Jess Chonowitsch. Stanwell's Copenhagen factory, founded in 1946, became internationally recognized for combining industrial precision with artistic design. The 'Royal Prince' line epitomized this philosophy, reserving premium briar and master craftwork for pipes destined for discerning collectors. Shape 166 stands as one of Chonowitsch's most celebrated designs, balancing sculptural elegance with functional smoking performance. Grading and Marks: - Maker: Stanwell, Copenhagen - Line: Royal Prince - Shape: 166 - Bent Brandy Sitter - Designer: Jess Chonowitsch - Era: Late 1970s-1980s - Country marking: Denmark - Finish grade: Premium smooth - Stem material: Vulcanite Shape Analysis: The Shape 166 is a masterfully proportioned bent brandy with pronounced sitter geometry. The bowl tapers elegantly upward from a wide, stable base, allowing perfect upright positioning. The vulcanite stem follows a graceful downward arc, creating balanced ergonomics and a generous chamber for extended smoking sessions. Briar and Finish: This pipe displays premium briar grain typical of Stanwell's 'Royal Prince' selection. The finish presents a classic smooth application with minimal grain concealment, allowing natural wood figure to emerge. The briar exhibits warm amber undertones characteristic of choice European root stock. Condition Report: Overall condition to be confirmed pending detailed examination. Full condition assessment including rim state, chamber condition, stem integrity, repairs, and restoration history forthcoming upon acquisition. Dimensions: - Total length: To be confirmed - Bowl height: To be confirmed - Chamber diameter: To be confirmed - Chamber depth: To be confirmed - Weight: To be confirmed This museum-quality estate pipe ships from the Faridunhill archive with full international shipping available. Each pipe receives professional sanitation and documentation prior to shipment. SKU: SKU-042