Preben Holm Handcut 2 Smooth Freehand Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

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.

Straight grain galore – but I guess that goes without saying for a Preben. This one is a particularly large offering from the late great Dane, with a wide bowl that’ll be well suited for ribbon and mixture blends. It also has the extra advantages of being both a sitter and perfectly shaped to fit into the hand.

The condition is excellent. There’s some minor inner rim darkening, but the pipe has been very well preserved.

 

Details:

Length: 7″ / 177.8mm

Bowl Width: 1.07 / 27.17mm

Bowl Depth: 1.5″ / 38.10mm

Weight: 2.3oz / 68g