Stanwell Royal Mat Made In Denmark Estate Pipe

From the Faridunhill archive - estate pipes documented from our own reference cabinets. This Stanwell pipe is marked 'Royal Mat Made In Denmark', dating it to the mid-20th century. It is an unsmoked example, still in its original silk sleeve with the Stanwell logo in gold on black. THE FACTS
- Bowl: briar
- Stem: vulcanite
- Mouthpiece: fishtail
- Filter: none
- Stamped: 'Stanwell Royal Mat Made In Denmark'
- Era: mid-20th century HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Stanwell was founded in 1942 by Poul Nielsen under Kyringe. In 1948, the 'Stanwell' trademark was registered, with the horse-drawn-carriage logo appearing on boxes and silverwork. Production moved to Borup in 1965, and Danish production ended in 2009. From 2010, Stanwell pipes have been made by Barontini in Italy, except for limited editions. GRADING & MARKS
- 'Stanwell Royal Mat Made In Denmark' stamped on the shank
- Vulcanite saddle stem with fishtail bit
- Original silk sleeve with Stanwell logo in gold on black SHAPE ANALYSIS
The shape is meant to be held in the hand, with the thumb resting on the bowl's smooth, rounded surface. BRIAR & FINISH
The briar is smooth and honey-coloured, with no visible grain under the light. The vulcanite stem is black, with a smooth, glossy finish. CONDITION REPORT
Condition: excellent - no cracks, chips, or repairs seen. The chamber shows light oxidation, with no cake or char. The stem has light tooth marks, with no fills or repairs. Worldwide shipping and professional sanitation on every estate pipe.

Measured: Length 128 mm (5.04 in); Bowl height 45 mm (1.77 in); Bowl width 35 mm (1.38 in); Chamber diameter 20 mm (0.79 in); Chamber depth 39 mm (1.54 in); Weight 35 g (1.23 oz).