Tom Eltang Copenhagen Collection Rhodesian Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

In the world of pipes, Tom Eltang needs no introduction. I will, however, give one anyway, if just as a reminder. Eltang made his first pipe from a Pipe-Dan hobby kit at the age of 11. At age 16, he apprenticed under the legendary Anne Julie, before moving on to work for Pipe-Dan three years later. Three years after that, Eltang began working for Stanwell. Through these formative experiences with major Danish pipe-making institutions, Eltang cultivated the skills and creativity that would see him emerge as one of the figureheads of Danish artisan pipe-making scene. In terms of influence, it is perhaps only Sixten Ivarsson who has had a comparable impact on the world of hand made pipes.

For several years now, Tom Eltang has been not just a pipe-maker, but a part-owner of a pipe store in his native Denmark. That store is The Danish Pipe Shop, in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. For a time, Eltang made pipes specifically for TDPS, as part of what was called the Copenhagen Collection. These pipes were slightly more affordable than Eltang’s usual output, with a small number of available shapes and acrylic, rather than ebonite, stems. But, because they were still Eltang pipes, they were expertly shaped and precision engineered, with a functionalist inclination to their designs. As far as I’m aware, Eltang hasn’t made any Copenhagen Collection pipes for a good while—which is a shame, as the one I myself own is a fantastic smoker.

The condition is great. Some light rim darkening.

 

Details:

Length: 5″ / 127.0mm

Bowl Width: 0.69 / 17.52mm

Bowl Depth: 1.48″ / 37.59mm

Weight: 1.2oz / 36g