Harcourt (Preben Holm) Smooth Freehand Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

Like many pipe companies, Dunhill capitalized on the Danish freehand boom of the 1970s by contracting a master Danish pipe-maker to carve freehand pipes for them. This pipe-maker was a man named Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Preben 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.

Preben Holm’s pipes often have an uncanny ability to look rough and rugged, yet elegant and organic at the same time. This freehand egg shape certainly fits that description, showing off some nice flame grain in the process. It’s a large pipe, with a similarly large chamber, so expect long smokes from this one.

The condition is fair. Rim darkening and handling marks.

 

Details:

Length: 7″ / 177.8mm

Bowl Width: 0.83 / 21.08mm

Bowl Depth: 2.14″ / 54.35mm

Weight: 2.3oz / 68g