Bjarne Nielsen Signature Spigot Author Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

Bjarne Nielsen was one of the towering figures of Danish pipe-making until his passing in 2008. As the founder of Bjarne, Nielsen employed talented pipe-makers from Denmark to produce distinctly Danish pipes and sold them to a devoted international audience. Among those in his employ were figures such as Mogens Johansen (also known as Johs), Ph. Vigen, Ole Bandholm and Tonni Nielsen. Though Bjarne pipes are no longer manufactured, they are still in good demand by those who enjoy well-made pipes in the tradition of Danish design.

As I mentioned in a previous listing, one common mistake I’ve noticed among Danish pipe enthusiasts and sellers is confusing Bjarne pipes for Bjarne Nielsen pipes. But this confusion is understandable. Bjarne pipes were divided into two main categories: the workshop’s standard output, stamped “BJARNE,” and the workshop’s higher-end output, stamped “Bjarne Nielsen.” All of them were Bjarne pipes; all of them were made under the direction of Bjarne Nielsen himself; and all of them were excellent Danish pipes. But Bjarne Nielsen pipes were a little more special (and expensive) and were typically made by Tonni Nielsen (no relation), Ole Bandholm, or Jes Phillip Vigen Gertsen. Though its stamping is a little faint, this is one of the letter “signature” grade pipes, taking the form of a plump, silver spigot author, with plenty of flame grain and a geometric partial rustication on its base.

The condition is good. Faint stamping, some small scratches on the bowl, and a slightly over-reamed chamber.

 

Details:

Length: 5″ / 127.0mm

Bowl Width: 0.85 / 21.59mm

Bowl Depth: 1.09″ / 27.68mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 42g