Peter Heding 12186496JBA (SOLD 2/21/10)
Peter is, I believe, still quite young.  Yet, I think there is no
mistaking that he has the goods to become integral to the next
generation of great Danish pipe makers.  With what I would
consider a miserable shape to embrace (physically and
emotionally) he Peter has made a pipe comfortable to hold in
the hand, & in the mouth.  Further, it has a wide-open draw
despite the thin bamboo shank.  Condition?  Near-new. Used.
6.5" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight:  1.5 oz., 42 grams. Price: $275
 
Balleby Curved Dublin, grade 5. #PBA47
This has straight grain all around the bowl, and perhaps the
only thing keeping it from being graded higher is the presence
of some very small sand pits in the wood.  I can see them (or
imagine I can) because I am at this moment wearing one of
those jeweler headbands with magnifying glasses that could
give me a headache if I don’t watch out.  Again, this pipe
consists of all the factors that go into making a great Balleby.
Stats: 5” long, bowl 1 7/8” high: Weight; 1.58 oz. 44.9 grams.
New. $495
Pulvers' Prior Briar
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Teddy Eagle Calabash-Amity #9700
This is a stunning pipe, even more dramatic in person than in
the photos above.  That long, tight straight grain runs all
around the bowl.  I'm calling it partly a Calabash because of the
cap, obviously, but it is not a cup and can not be removed.  
Please, do not drink a 1/2 bottle of Scotch and then decide to
look into the tobacco chamber by removing the top.  When you
look at how the line transitions from shank to bowl, Teddy's
reputation becomes obvious.  It's a silly question, and there is
nothing close to an answer, but who is the top pipe maker in
the world today?  Lars Ivarsson?  Teddy Knudsen?  In which
order?  Fun to think about, anyway. Price. $1950
6 3/8" long, bowl 2 1/2" high: Weight; 2.33 oz., 66.1 grams. New
Bjarne Nielsen Panel Grade D #980711
I'm a sucker for panels, but they are very difficult to make well
and there are relatively few of them on the market at any one
time.  I saw Phil Vigen, one of Bjarne's top pipe makers, make a
panel once, and I was dumbfounded at his manual dexterity
and who quickly and accurately he had to work the briar on the
disc sander so as to get each side perfectly symmetrical,  both
on the flat surface and for the thickness of each wall.  Maybe
that's why there are so few panels, and take note at how few
panels you see from the new pipe makers and their fancy,
freehand shapes.  I don't think most of them can make this
shape without killing lots of briar blocks.  I love the Prince
shape, and years ago I saw 2 Dunhill shell Panel Princes for
sale, and because of their expense, I didn't buy them.  I think of
those pipes to this day.  For me, they are the pipes that got
away.  This one is a signature piece, with a Brindle stem.  It has
lots of straight grain, and, of course, it sits up.  New. Price:$225
6.25" long, bowl 1 7/8" high.  Weight: 1.75 oz., 52 grams.
Bjarne Nielsen Panel Grade C #98717
Another beautiful Panel from the Bjarne Nielsen signature
collection, which means it has a hand cut stem, in this case
from Brindle colored vulcanite, and was made by one of the
carvers that make Bjarne's top end pipes.  One negative
aspect of this pipe is that it doesn't sit on the flat bottom, but
rather needs to lean back onto the stem to remain upright.  Not
a big issue, but it's my contention that a flat bowl bottom should
designate a pipe that sits up on that bottom.  New. Price:$245
5.5" long, bowl 2 1/8" high. Weight: 1.75 oz., 52 grams.
Lasse Skovgaard Sandblast with Plateau Rim #12151345
Somewhat like the old freehand shapes, but with a refined
touch that few of the 1970s pieces had.  Actually, this pipe is
fairly small, with a lot of wall thickness and a small bowl.  Not
only is the ring grain superb, the construction, including the
draw and the comfort of the stem are equally good.  A lot of fine
production value in such a reasonably priced pipe. New. $175
5.07" long, bowl 1.95" high. Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 39 grams. SOLD
Lasse Skovgaard Bamboo Sandblast #12151346  
Most bamboo shanks are afterthoughts, which is to say, the
pipe maker finds his shank is truncated, so he adds bamboo,
more as a shank extension than anything else.  This piece is
too well proportioned for that to have been the approach. New.
 $225.  6" long, bowl 1.75" high. Weight: 1.25 oz., 37 grams.
Lasse Skovgaard #12151348
Medium-small, well constructed with an open draw and nice, flat
very comfortable stem.  Hard (impossible?) to beat for the
money.  New. Price: $215
5.5" long, bowl 1.5" high: Weight: 1.5 oz., 44 grams.
Larsen Copenhagen Super #2147173TE (SOLD 3/8/10)
Inside and out, the bowl is in excellent condition.  The stem,
which I do not think is original, has minor tooth marks on the top
and bottom.  The nomenclature is weak, but all there. Large.
6.4" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 61 grams. Used. $45
Bjarne Golden Contrast Billiard #12151406
This is more of a cross between a Billiard and a Brandy.  It
could have been called a B&B.  It's a medium sized pipe with a
large capacity bowl.  Knowing how difficult it is to sell a pipe, it
occurs to me that buying simple, common shapes like a Billiard
probably doesn't make great business sense.  People seem to
always want something new and dramatic.  Yet, a pipe man can
not help himself from buying and offering a good Billiard,
because they almost assuredly are the most consistently good
smokers, all other factors being the same, which, of course,
they never are.  As I wrote those words I realized that I am, at
this moment, smoking a Billiard.  New. Price: $75
6.17" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 1 1/2 oz., 44 grams
Tonni Nielsen #12151520
You see the Bird's Eye here, but not the cross grain.  Of course
it is there.  The bigger question is, why do I use capital letters
for the Bird's Eye and lower case for the cross grain?  The
stem touch here is what's most noteworthy.  It's another
example of Tonni's creativeness.  Yes, and I might have hit on
something here (more likely it's simple coincidence and once
again I'm nothing but blather).  This pipe is stamped
"Handcrafted in Kentucky" whereas the two Tonni pipes shown
above this, if they haven't sold, are stamped as having been
made in Denmark...or at least they're called Danish.  Does
Tonni get a lot of his creative inspiration when he is summering
in Denmark, his boyhood home, and palling around with his
good friend, Teddy Knudsen?  It would certainly make sense.
5.8" long, bowl 2.25" high. Weight: 2.5 oz., 70 grams. New. $425
Kai Nielsen #12151510
As pretty as this pipe is, it must be mentioned that it may be a
bit small for some of you, although I am finding that small pipes
are quite popular, no doubt because of the limited amount of
time available for smoking.  It's certainly not tiny and the sort of
Cognac shaped bowl should provide good tobacco capacity.  
The stem is a brindle.  I will mention the two sand pits facing the
smoker, and thus not visible in the photos which just show the
sides of the bowl.  These are not fills and just look like a dark
spot unless a magnifying glass is taken to them, but you should
be informed, and now you are.  The pipe is Unsmoked.  
4.9" long, bowl 1.78" high. Weight:1 5/8 oz., 46 grams. $310
Larsen 10 #372276
6" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 2 oz., 55 grams. New. Price. $750
Emil Chonowitsch 3372174PN  
In one of my first  exposures to the high grade Danish makers,
Emil Chonowitsch was pointed out, with the caveat by my host
that his son (this was about 1985) was going to become the
more important pipe maker.  That has turned out to be the
truth, but it doesn't diminish the worth of Papa Emil.  this is not
a particularly beautifully grained pipe, but its appeal is in the
shape and feel.  It is also in excellent condition, as are all the
pipes from the "PN" collection.  Used.  Price: $650
5 5/8" long, bowl 1.6" high. Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 45 grams.
Bari Viking #2147231JTL (SOLD 3/2/10 D.W.)
Huge, and in excellent condition, with a lot of straight grain and
flame grain, plus an open draw, which one definitely needs for
a bowl that can stuff so much tobacco in.  Used. Price: $85
6.5" long, bowl 2.6" high.  Weight: 4 7/8 oz., 139 grams.
Vollmer & Nilsson #5102853
Are you familiar with the short, stubby Billiard that is currently a
bit in vogue?  This is the 1/2 bent version of that pipe, but this
is better because it is more comfortable to hold in the mouth.  I
am probably going to have to say this a number of times, but I
should only have to say it once: all Vollmer & Nilsson pipes
have a wide open draw.  Nor are their bowls coated.  Outside of
the possible aberration, they are going to provide an excellent
smoke, without exception.  Consider that coming from first hand
experience.  Do not get this without getting the black model, too
4.64" long, bowl 1.94" high. Weight: 1 7/8 oz., 52 grams. New.
Price: $275
Vollmer & Nilsson Orange Apple #5102855
Well, of course it's not orange, it's English Tan, but there's no
worthy word-play in that.  I'm not going to say much more than
that we all know Apples are good for you.  This one, too.
5.3" long, bowl 1.65" high. Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 38 grams. New.
Price: $250
Preben Holm Tradition 200 #186886BM
This pipe is in excellent condition, with an open draw and all
nomenclature legible and crisp, including the stem logo.  it is
large, but not huge, and although my thumb can fit into the
bowl, it does not have any room.  In 1983, this pipe retailed for
$125.  Considering the condition, it should sell for as much now.
5.6" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight: 2 oz., 55 grams. $115
Stanwell #2147160FH (SOLD 3/1/10)
Highly sought-after shape (at least it was the last time I had one
of these...tastes do change) in excellent condition.  The grain is
quite good around the bowl, but it is that magnificent Bird's Eye
on the bottom that grabs me.  I almost forgot; this is an old
Regis. # piece.  Used. Price: $75
5.25" long, bowl 1.45" high.  Weight: 2.25 oz., 64 grams.
Celius Root Bishop #6203037CW
Although basically in very good cond., this pipe has a few
problems.  It looks as though somebody banged the rim on a
metal bar, placing a severe ding in one place.  Also, the
nomenclature is weak, although completely legible.  The rest is
fine.  Used. Price: $75
5.96" long, bowl 1.9" high. Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 38 grams.
Kurt Balleby  #9234042JL
Because the initial buyer of this pipe decided to put money into
another, higher priced pipe, this unsmoked, absolutely terrific,
classic Apple is being offered at over $100 less than it's normal
price.  New. Price: $465
5.1" long, bowl 1.86 High. Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 39 grams.
Bjarne Nielsen Signature Grade A #1186722EG
You should always listen to your mother, and mine told me, far
more than once, if you can not say something nice about
somebody, don't say anything at all.  Thus, do not ask me to
explain the metal decoration on the bottom of the pipe.  I sure
wish Bjarne Nielsen were still alive so that I could ask him about
this.  I can just about guarantee a big laugh by us both. Used.
5.9" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight:  2 3/4 oz., 77 grms. $225
Bari Viking #2147247JTL  (SOLD 3/5/10)
This is the first in a series of behemoths, as one customer
described these Bari Vikings.  This one has light stain, so it is
hiding no flaws, and yet the grain is straight all-around.  it is a
lot of very good wood.  The condition is excellend and the draw
is open.  Just make sure to check the stats before buying. Used.
7.3" long, bowl 2.3" high.  Weight: 4.75 oz., 136 grams. $110
Sven Bang A #4105014 (RESERVED)
When in your hand, you can detect that the bowl shape is more
complex than you would expect from just the photo.  It has a
hand cut oblong sense to it.  I think that this is representative of
the kind of detail perfectionism of the Bang pipe carving.  
5.5" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight: 1 7/8 oz., 53 grams.
New.  Price: $950
Tonni Nielsen #1304626
It's possible that nobody does a briar Calabash like Tonni.  
When I saw this at Chicago last year on Tonni's table, I had no
illusions about it selling quickly at the price it commands, but
neither could I let it go to another buyer.  The briar cap (stained
a contrasting color to the briar 'gourd') does come out, as
would a meerschaum cup.  However, it is not held in place by
cork, but rather by Tonni's marvelous machining.  Price: $1750
5.6" long, bowl 2.75" high. Weight: 2 7/8 oz., 80 grams. New
Benner #2274948
I hate to say things like this, because it only raises
expectations, but this pipe is more appealing in person.  It is a
sweet litte Apple.  I'd call it a group 3 in size.  New. Price: $225
4.85" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight: 1.25 oz., 36 grams.
Bjarne Rusticated #1186256PJ
Yet again, and certainly not by accident, this long, flat stem
provides for a very comfortable mouth feel and grip.  My
contention, based on my experience and personal assessment,
is that this is the kind of pipe one automatically reaches for
when getting a smoke is in order.  New.  Price: $65
5.9" long, bowl 1.65" high.  Weight:  1 1/8 oz., 33 grams.
Kent 3 Star #2274934SR
What more can you add to this picture of top-flight Danish pipe
craftsmanship?  The condition is excellent.  There are no teeth
marks on the stem and the draw is open.  The rest you can see
for yourself.  Used. Price: $1100
6.2" long, bowl 2.4" high. Weight: 2 oz., 56 grams.
Bjarne Nielsen Signature "J" Grade #2274959
it's the hand cut stem that sets this pipe apart from the
run-of-the-mill sandblasts.  The condition of the bowl is
near-new, but there is a tooth indentation on the top of the
stem that is very shallow, but full disclosure is best.  Used. $95
5.6" long, bow 1.9" high.  Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 39 grams.
Bjarne Nielsen Signature C Grade #2274907JA
Very little separates this pipe from new, except maybe a smoke
or two.  The stemwork provides a flat, comfortable feel and the
draw is open.  Despite its light weight, the bowl is not small.  In
all, this is an appealing take-off on the Bulldog, with the
addition of a flat bottom.  Used. Price: $225
6.2" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 43 grams
Brandt #4105078
A fine, high grade pipe by Brandt.  It is an entirely wide open
draw.  There is straight grain and a hand-cut stem.  Used. $95
6.2" long, bowl 1.95" high.  Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 59 grams.
Bjarne #2147164FH (SOLD 3/2/10 E.P.)
There is not much I can say about this pipe that you can not
detect from the photos.  The condition is excellent, it has lots of
nice straight grain and flame grain and the shape is a classic.  
Of course the draw is wide open and the stem feels good
enough to be hand-cut, although it is not. Light weight too Used.
6" long, bowl 1.95" high.  Weight: 1 1/8 oz., 33 grams.  $45
Stanwell Silver Mount #4104996
Ever wonder how they choose the pipes to which they apply
silver or other adornments?  Is it often an attempt to put lipstick
on a pig?  I don't have an answer for you, but this is a well
grained pipe, and I do not see any fills, although it does have a
dark stain.  Yes, the silver needs polishing.   Price: $110
6 1/4" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight:  1.75 oz., 50 grams.  New
Peter Heeschen "A" #5225409
All is right with this pipe.  Nothing is wrong.  the draw is open,
the bowl chamber is uncoated, the stem is flat and comfortable,
and the price is considerably under full retail.  New. Price: $425
5.5" long, bowl 1.5" high.  Weight: 1 1/8 oz., 33 grams.
Stokkebye "I" #5225414
As you can see, the pipe has great straight grain all around.  It
is also in like-new condition.  It was made by Jorgen Larsen for
Peter Stokkebye, and now Peter is dead and Jorgen is retired.
5.7" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight:1 3/8 oz.,39 grams. Used. $250
Larsen Copenhagen Straight Grain 10 #5226341
An early straight grain from the W.O. Larsen stable.  Who
knows who made this...could have been any of a number of
great pipemakers.  The condition is excellent.  Used. $325
6.3" long, bowl 2.5" high.  Weight: 2 1/2 oz., 71 grams.
Vollmer & Nilsson #5225238
The pipes of Vollmer & Nilsson just do not fail to put a smile on
my face.  Part of it must be Karma, but I can explain some of
the features that would put a smile on your face, too, should
you get wise enough to buy and own one.  The bowls are
uncoated, so you can break in the pipe with your tobacco and it
will "take."  The draw is wide open, an indication of the attention
to construction detail.  Finally, and this they have in common
with Paul Bonaquisti's pipes, and Kent's, too, they blast the
entire shank, not taking the easy way out by leaving a smooth
trim where the stem meets the shank.  V&N's prices are low.
5.7" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight: 2 oz., 58 grams. New. $275
Ming Kahuna tamper is the "Legion in 0Z" at 3.8" long.  $97
Vollmer & Nilsson #5225331
A little "Stubby" as I would term it, but not too stubby, with what
seems to me like a perfect balance in the thickness of the bowl
walls and the size of the tobacco chamber.  What somewhat
surprises me is that when I am picking these pipes off the
seller's table, none of this is going through my brain, believe
me.  I just do not think that quickly.  I choose what appeals to
me based on minimal scrutiny.  Plus, I think I have a mild case
of ADD and do lot like to pick up and examine and measure,
etc.  I am the Stephen Hawking of pipes...I see the big picture.  I
let others do the menial labor, like weighing and measuring and
drilling, etc.  So, when I get pipes home and have to write them
up, sometimes I am disappointed.  Rarely, if ever, with Vollmer
and Nilsson pipes.  As in this case, I am always gladdened
because I find so many things about their pipes that I like, and I
get to feel smart for a few minutes, until I realize that really, I am
still stupid, but still, and this is most important, very lucky.  
4.5" long, bowl 1.65" high.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 47 grams. $375
Tom Eltang #5225339
The actual pipe is small enough that I almost want to say that
the photo is the same size as the pipe, but that is not true.  
From the way many people describe their smoking habits
today, this is a perfect "Flake" pipe.  I think it would be fine for
any tobacco.  New.  Price: $450
4.7" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight: 7/8 oz., 26 grams.
Tonni Nielsen Viking #6275446
I made sure that this piece led off the page.  It's a good
example of what Tonni Nielsen can do with a piece of briar.  
5" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight: 3 1/8 oz., 88 grams. New. $2000
Stanwell Colonial #2147148FH
The feature here is the 360 degrees of straight grain.  The
condition is excellent and thedraw wide open.  I had to look with
a magnifying to find what I think is a small fill, otherwise this
could have been a rather rare find.  Used. Price: $60
5.8" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 46 grams.  
Peter Stokkebye J #7285797
Jorgen Larsen, who made these pipes for Peter, was one of the
early and greatest masters of solid, unpretentious but beautiful
high grade pipes.  He recently retired, taking with him what
must have undoubtedly been the cleanest wood-working shop
in the universe.  His pipes are also among the very best
smokers extant.  This one is unsmoked.  The bowl is good size,
the walls verey thick and the draw good.  The stem is thin and
comfortable and should provide for the pipe to hang easily from
the mouth.  This is going to be a great buy, too.  New. $375
6" long, bowl 1.5" high.  Weight: 1 7/8 oz., 54 grams.
Chonowitsch #7285683
This pipe kills me.  I do not know where it came from.  it was not
in one of my many drawers...it was sitting on a counter in what i
call my pipe room.  I picked it up because I thought it looked in
good enough condition to photograph, and I figured it was a
simple W.O. Larsen Super, or maybe Special.  I don't know
exactly how I planned to price it, but probably about $75
because the Bird's Eye and cross grain are good, but certainly
don't evince tight grain.  In short it's a passable pipe.  Then I
did a double take and saw the name on it.  And even tonight,
when I pulled it from the pipe case to place on the site, I
thought I was grabbing a Larsen, and then I looked again and
saw what it was.  Well, for your Chonowitsch fans, and he is
certainly a good pipe maker, this is in excellent condition, and
even the part of the rim that looks a tad rough in the photo
above is not anywhere near that rough.  Maybe the light of the
camera and a touch of carbon created that effect, but there is
no wear in that area at all.  When we are back East this Fall
and having some good dinners in Savannah or Charleston, I
will thank this pipe.  And I might thank you.  Used. Price: $450
5.5" long, bowl 2.1" high.  Weight: 1.25 oz., 36 grams.
Tonni Nielsen #8285896JF
Here is a real volcano.  More than that, in my estimation, is why
Tonni Nielsen is such an underestimated pipe maker.  The
shaping of the bowl and the stem work are brilliant, yes, but
there is that delicate work at the end of the shank, where the
stem and shank meet that puts this over the top. The two pieces
look spliced.  Blow up the pipe and take a careful look.  The
bottom of the bowl is all Bird's Eye and the pipe's condition is
indistinguishable from new.  Used. Price: $1,000.
Anne Julie #8285876JF
There appears to be a ding on the outside part of the rim of
this unsmoked pipe, but after much examination with my
magnifying glass, I do believe it was left there when the pipe
was made, or otherwise, the stain would have been
compromised, which it is not.  New. Price: $1,100.
Anne Julie #8285868JF (SOLD 3/3/10)
This used pipe in a Root finish is in excellent condition, with an
open draw going through that fine hand cut stem.  If there is
any weakness, the nomenclature on the bottom of the shank is
weak,  but it is certainly legible.  Used.  Price: $695
5.3" long, bowl 1.7" high.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 42 grams.
Stanwell Legend #7078FH
Unsmoked, with a lot of straight grain all around.  There are
some dings on the bowl. The draw is open and the chamber
wall is very thick.  I looked fairly carefully and see no fills. New
5.8" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight:  2 oz., 56 grams. $75
S. Bang Grade 9 #2147001KM
Due to my negligence, and I sincerely apologize, we did not
photograph the silver oval that was placed on the bottom of this
bowl.  It was done by a jeweler, at the owner's request, to cover
up a serious ding.  It was not intended to cover or replace a
burn.  Indeed, the owner has informed me that the pipe smokes
very cool (there is not a dark spot in the surrounding area) and
while the owner might not be the brightest star in the firmament
for having chosen this method to deal with the ding, I know him
to be a scrupulously honest person, to the point where I almost
don't want to deal with him any more.  If he says it's not hot it's
not hot.  The pipe is otherwise in exc. cond., and with an open
draw, which not all Bangs have.  I should mention (Geez, I hate
being this honest) that the pipe had a tenon that could have
taken a 9mm filter, but that has been modified, so that it now
has a normal tenon.  It is also a very comfortable pipe to hold.
5" long, bowl 2.1" high.  Weight:  2 3/8 oz., 66 grams. $295
Preben Holm Private Collection D #8285905JF
It is very hard to distinguish this pipe from new.  It is in mint
condition.  If a Preben Holm can be said to be classic, it would
be this shape and its variants.  Used. Price: $650
7.45" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight:  2 5/8 oz., 76 grams.
Former #8286122
Looking at this pipe, and then seeing some of Former's other
shapes lets you know why he is one of the top two or three
(indeed, maybe number one) shape-smiths in the world.  
Furthermore, the up-turned shank does not interfere with
comfortable handling.  The cross-grain is superlative, as is the
Bird's Eye on the front of the Bowl.  New. Price: $1500
5" long, bowl 2.45" high.  Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 59 grams.
Former #8286121
Long and graceful and quite handsome; another hallmark pipe
from Former.  the bowl is long and somewhat deep, but not too
deep to make for a pleasant smoke, especially in the open.  If
you are reading this and love Former pipes, and have access
to Las Vegas, you must come on Oct. 31st and Nov. 1st to see
the new pipes the Former importer is bringing to the show,
made specifically by Former for the West Coast Pipe Show. New
6.7" long, bowl 2.1" high.  Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 47 grams.  $770
Sara Eltang #12186631RP
This is a well executed Dublin;  The draw is wide-open.  The
rounded inside-of-the-rim gives a soft, warm look to the pipe.  
The stain is Eltang contrast. New
4.9" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight:  1 1/8 oz., 32 grams.  $245
Pipe Dan "Shape Reformed" #12186652RP
Excellent condition, an open draw, good stem work and a toned
down version of some of the more extreme Pipe Dan shapes.
There are some dings on the bowl, so if you are anal in that
respect, avoid this pipe.  Otherwise, expect a great smoke. Used
5.5" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 41 grams. $95
Vollmer & Nilsson #12186496JBA
A neat little pipe, in exc. cond.  The stem is super comfortable,
especially for those who like a gentle hang from the teeth.  No
mind that it comes from two of my favorite pipe makers. Used.
4.5" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight:  1.75 oz., 48 grams. $225
Kent Rasmussen Two Star #1186166KR (SOLD 2/23/10)
Fine graceful shape by one of the masters of graceful.  This
Kent is in like-new condition and as you can imagine by looking
at the straight grain on the sides of the bowl, the almost flat
bottom (Kent applies a much more subtle hand than going for
the simple flat bottom) is solid Bird's Eye.  Yes, the pipe sits.  
The draw is what you would expect, wide-open.  Used.
6" long, bowl 1.6" high.  Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 76 grams.  $1100
S. Bang Grade 9 #2147115 (SOLD 3/1/10)
More than all the other accolades I can lay on this pipe (great
grain, near-new cond., wide-open draw) this pipe has that
patina that always suggests, to me at least, a great, great
smoke.  Can I be wrong about this intuitive part of the process?
Have I been wrong?  Not according to my customers.  Used.
6.8" long, bowl 2.1" high.  Weight:  2.5 oz., 73 grams. $550
Jess Chonowitsch 1186134BT  (SOLD)
Pretty much like new, but there are little dings on the red rim,
as though the pipe fell onto some fine gravel.  I am pretty sure I
can steam out these very shallow dings.   Through the dark red
stain, you can see that the rim, and the end of the shank, are
covered with Bird's Eye grain.  The draw is open, the stem flat
and comfortable.  Used.  Price: $850.
5" long, bowl 1.5" high.  Weight:  2 1/8 oz., 61 grams.
Balleby Grade 2 #1186169KR
In excellent condition, and constructed with a wide-open draw.  
The rim shows Bird's Eye and the sandblast exhibits a subtle,
but clear ring grain.  used but barely smoked.  Price: $325
5.5" long, bowl 1.75" high.  Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 47 grams.
Balleby Grade 3 #1187171KR
The photograph failed, but the grain on the other side is
actually better than on the side you can see.  The cond. is exc.,
line new and the stem & draw very comfortable.  Used.
5" long, bowl 1.9" long.  Weight:  1.5oz., 44 grams.  Price: $395
Kaj Rasmussen Handcut #1186317RM
There is an "F2" stamped on this pipe, and the only person I
know who uses a grading system like that is Poul Ilsted.  And
this pipe has a lot of similarities to Ilsted pipes.  I am wondering
if there is some connection between Kaj Rasmussen and Ilsted?
Whatever the case, this is a beauty in exc. cond.  It is larger
than it initially looks.  Probably underpriced due to ignorance.
5.5" long, bowl 1.7" high.  Weight: 2.25oz., 65 grams. $225
W.O. Larsen Straight Grain 2 #2147111 (SOLD 3/7/10)
Certainly not over graded, the pipe is also in excellent cond.
and has a wide open draw.  It is middling large, but the very
thick walls (the rim is all Bird's Eye) keep the tobacco chamber
only average in capacity.  Used.  Price: $135
6.1" long, bowl 1.75" high.  Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 62 grams.
Pipe Dan Shape 125 #186785 (SOLD 2/25/10)
There is a little wear on the inside rim, which is reflected in the
price, but the rest of this pipe is in very good or even exc. cond.
The "Dan" is still visible on the stem, so that is original.  What is
missing is the tamper that used to accompany each pipe
because the bowl is so narrow.  Used.  Price:  $65
5.4" long, bowl 2.2" high.  Weight: 1 1/8 oz., 31 grams.  Used.
Bjarne #1186260
the stem is very comfortable,  making this a pipe that will be
automatically reached-for time and again.  Mark my words. New.
5.1" long, bowl 1.65" high.  Weight: 1 1/4 oz., 35 grams. $65
George Jensen Unsmoked #12186648RP (SOLD 2/14/10)
Another opportunity to buy a piece of pipe history from Pulvers
Briar.  For decades, the Jensen family competed with Stanwell
and Larsen.  One of the sons attempted a revival, but in this
shrinking market, it was too difficult, and he is now working for
McBarren tobacco.  At least he is still in the industry.  New.
6" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 45 grams.  $75
Sven Bang B #12186668DD
One always wants to start the new year off on the right foot, so,
with about 15 minutes to go in 2009, and the new year looming,
I decided to post this unsmoked S. Bang.  Along with the
standard nomenclature, a "JO" is stamped on the shank, and I
do not know what that means, although it could possibly
represent the store for which it was designated, although
nothing in the way of a pipeshop, in the U.S. or Europe, comes
to mind.  I think the seller is offering it at quite the value. New.
5.3" long, bowl 1.8" high.  Weight:  2.5 oz., 70 grams. $1200
Nording Aristocrat Extra #186857JTL (SOLD 2/23/10)
Subtly faceted, or panelled pipe.  It has a comfortable feel and
the draw is open.  It does not feel big or clunky at all, but the
tobacco chamber is very large, with my thumb easily fitting in it.
5.4" long, bowl 2.1" high.  Weight: 1 7/8 oz., 54 grms. New. $110
Nording #2147150FH  (RESERVED)
This is not one of Erik Nording's highest grades and it is a
non-too-great copy-cat version of some of the italian Wax Drip
finishes, which I think of as an acquired taste (and I have not
acquired it) in the first place.  But, it is unsmoked, and does
have a good draw and is probably from a piece of old briar. New
6.8" long, bowl 1.7" high.  Weight: 1.25 oz., 33 grams. $50
Kent 2 Star #2146991JT (RESERVED P.S.)
Kent quality throughout, including an open draw and Bird's Eye
covering the entire bottom of the pipe.  As you can see it is
unsmoked.  Not a lot of Kent pipes enter the country.  New.
6" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight:  2 7/8 oz., 81 grams. $1700
Hedegaard  (SOLD)
As small a pipe as this is, the bowl is quite capacious.  It isn't
deep, but it the inside diameter of the bowl is well over 3/4".  
The condition is excellent and with people doing a lot of talking
about smoking flake tobaccos in small bowls because of their
heavy nicotine content, this is a good pipe.  Used.  
4.7" long, bowl 1.2" high.  Weight: 1 oz., 28 grams. Price: $300
Benni #186742EG
Benni is, I am almost sure, Lasse Skovgaard's father, and had
been a long time pipe maker for W.O. Larsen.  With the closing
of the Larsen store and the demise of their pipes, Benni is
making pipes on his own and this is quite some Volcano.  The
condition is excellent and the flame grain quite good, as is the
open draw.  Used.  The pipe is large, but not the bowl.
5.6" long, bowl 2.2" high.  Weight:  2.75 oz., 77 grams. $225
Scandia #186919BM  (SOLD 2/15/10)
What an interesting pipe.  What a terrific blast.  Just as highly
sought-after brands get short shrift here when the pipe in
question is not deserving, so certainly we should do the
opposite and applaud those less highly profiled pipes when
they deliver something unique and worthy.  This is one of those
pipes.  The shape is terrific, regardless, and this was a regular,
shape, # 710.  But the blast here, my gosh.  If you like a small,
Danish style pipe, you should be clawing over bodies to get to
this baby because you are going to get a joyous sense of
pleasure and self-congratulation each time you pick it up to
smoke and look at.  And this kind of blast is not going to come
along soon, at any price.  I'm only telling you what I know.  Heed
the Doctor or don't, the choice is always yours.  Used. $50.
5.85" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight:  1 oz., 30 grams.
Stanwell Brazilia #2147034 (SOLD 2/25/10)
Old enough to have a Registration number.  Further, I think the
ferrule is actual bone, as I see the striations in it, and I doubt
that acrylic has that.  In any case, the condition is absolutely
excellent, if not more like near-new, and the draw is completely
open.  In short, this is a very good pipe.  Used. Price: $45
5.2" long, bowl 1.9" high.  Weight:  1.75 oz., 50 grams.
Jess Chonowitsch #2147039KM (SOLD 3/9/10)
By exhibiting this pipe, I am pretty much proving that I play no
favorites because with the scarcity of J. Chonowitsch pipes
around, I have regular requests from some pretty heavy hitters
for his pipes.  But no, I am giving one and all a fair shot at this.
Excellent condition, wide open draw and the round logo
stamping of Jess.  Emil used a straight line. Used. Price: $950
6" long, bowl 2.3" high.  Weight:  2 3/8 oz., 67 grams.
Vollmer & Nilsson #2146978JT
A pipe built for comfort, not speed.  The chamber has a large
capacity, but the pipe is not at all unwieldy.  The draw is wide
open and bowl uncoated and ready to receive your tobacco.
5.25" long, bowl 1.85" high.  Weight: 2 oz., 57 grams. $250
Poul Winslow #2147203CB
A large-bowled, round shanked Canadian in exc. cond. with
original, mark-free stem.  There is a good amount of straight
grain around the bowl and up both sides of the shank. Used.
6.5" long, bowl 2 1/4" high.  Weight: 2.25 oz., 65 grams. $225