Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen Churchwarden Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were created for the company by iconic pipe-makers in the Scandinavian scene, such as Sixten Ivarsson, Anne Julie, Jess Chonowitsch, and Tom Eltang.

Like many established pipe makes, Stanwell celebrates its national heritage through its pipes. While Dunhill has Dickens and Savinelli has da Vinci, Stanwell has Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen was, of course, a Danish author, best known for his fairy tales, such as those of The Ugly Duckling and of Thumbelina. This particular Hans Christian Andersen is one of the models Stanwell released to honor the great Dane. As with many Stanwell shapes, this one was designed by a prominent figure in Scandinavian pipe-making, the legendary Danish artisan Karl Erik.

The condition is great. Some slight inner rim darkening and minor handling marks.

 

Details:

Length: 10.5″ / 266.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.70 / 17.78mm

Bowl Depth: 1.4″ / 35.56mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 48g