Bjarne Smooth Freehand 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.

If you’re looking for a good, Danish freehand pipe, there are a few makes you can’t go wrong with. Preben Holm, Nording, and, of course, Bjarne, are a few very reliable names, and not without reason. Take this one from Bjarne: it features excellent straight grain, a unique yet comfortable shaping, and the signature plateaux rim and ornate stem of the Danish fancy movement. There’s little not to like, especially if you’re a fan of a more naturalistic approach to pipe design.

The condition is good. Some rim darkening and slight handling marks.

 

Details:

Length: 5.7″ / 144.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.88 / 22.35mm

Bowl Depth: 1.61″ / 40.89mm

Weight: 2.3oz / 66g