Ben Wade Danish Hand Model 100 Smooth Freehand Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in 20th century pipe-making, a movement that still dominates the high-grade pipe scene. By hand-shaping his pipes on a belt sander, Holm was able to make the most of the patterns of grain hidden within briar, creating spectacular works of pipe art that looked just as good as they smoked. Owing to Holm’s untimely passing, his pipes are even more highly sought after than they were during his lifetime.

Given the style of pipe Preben Holm was associated with, it’s easy to forget how versatile he and his apprentices were when it came to pipe shapes. Some Holms are rough and rugged war-clubs, while others are more traditional, featuring more restrained and elegant forms. This particular Ben Wade, from Holm’s workshop, falls into the latter category, and might even be considered a neo-traditional Oom Paul, like Castello’s shape 293.

The condition is great. Some minor inner rim darkening. The pipe comes with its original box.

 

Details:

Length: 6.2″ / 157.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.88 / 22.35mm

Bowl Depth: 1.75″ / 44.45mm

Weight: 2.3oz / 68g