Pulvers' Prior Briar
P.O. Box 61146
Palo Alto, CA  94306

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(650) 965-7403
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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 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
Stanwell Danish Star #712 8556 (SOLD 8/30/10)
.This little Horn (not all that little, really) is in excellent cond.
throughout.  The draw is wide open and it is comfortable in the
hand, and should be in the mouth with that flat, pristine stem.
4 3/4" long.  Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 51 grams. Used. Price: $45
Larsen Super #314 7531  (SOLD 5/24/10)
Super is the grade below their straight grain level and this pipe
has good cross grain.  More importantly, it is very well
conceived, with a thin shank, a flat, very comfortable stem and
an open draw.  It is my kind of pipe, and not necessarily yours, I
understand that, but if you like this type, this is a good version.
5.3" long, bowl 1.85" tall.  Weight: 1 oz. 29 grams. Price: $65
Bjarne  #514 7973JTL (SOLD 6/10/10)
This is the kind of pipe that helped create Bjarne's reputation
as the very best provider of quality for the money in the world
of pipe smoker cognescenti.  You have shape, a wide-open
draw, interesting grain.  This one is in exc. cond. and large.
4.75" long, bowl 2.25" tall.  Weight: 2.5 oz., 71 grams. $45
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.
Larsen Select #514 7959JTL (RESERVED)
This is a large Billiard, with a tall bowl into which I can squeeze
my thumb.  It has a good cross grain pattern, an open draw and
is in exc. cond.   Used. $75
5.8" long, bowl 2.3" tall.  Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 60 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
Paul Ilsted #818 8656PJ
Not the deepest blast, but a very good briar that needs no
staining as there are no flaws to cover.  Also, the draw on this
deep bend is wide open, with the air hole opening drilled right
at the bottom of the bowl.  The stem very comfortable.  New
5" long, bowl 1.85" tall.  Weight: 1 3/4 oz.,51 grams. Price: $625
Erik Nording #712 8450JG (SOLD 8/27/10)
This pipe is in excellent condition, with an open draw and all
nomenclature legible, 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.  There is a '2' on the bottom of the shank,
which may well refer to the grade of the pipe, but I don't know.
6 7/16" long, bowl 2 3/8" tall.  Weight: 2.5 oz., 70 grams. $55
Ingo Garbe #514 7874MB (SOLD 6/6/10)
Ingo was born and raised in Germany, but married a Dane and
has lived in Denmark for so long now that I am putting him on
the Danish page.  If this is insulting to anyone, I could
apologize, but only if you accept the fact that I could not
possibly insult as many people as Ingo already has (one
reason, I am certain, he is no longer married and lives on an
isolated island .  On the other hand, he is a magnificent pipe
maker.  One of the very best, in my opinion, and along with
Joura, among the two best for smoking quality, in my very
limited experience.  He might be a mad genius.  (Strange, but
true; that little island in the Kattegat, Laeso, is also home to
Anne Julie, who is perhaps the exact opposite of Ingo Garbe in
personality.)  I think Ingo does cross grain better than straight
grain, and the Garbe in my collection, which I consider to be
one of my very best pipes, maybe my best, is a cross grain.
This is a cross grained pipe, in exc. cond., although on one
little spot on the rim there is a trace of wear.  Used.  Price: $485
5.5" long, bowl 1.9" tall.  Weight: 1.25 oz., 36 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. $210
Peter Hedegaard OP2 #411 7625JT
Alas, no more new pipes from Peter.  This signature shape is
pretty much like-new (I only have to polish the rim) with an open
draw and good grain.  It is fairly large, but the tobacco chamber
is not huge.  Used. Price: $375.
5.5" long, bowl 2" tall.  Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 73 grams.
Sven Bang A #4105014 (SOLD)
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
Tom Eltang Snail Grade #411 7629JT
The way that Tom Eltang nailed the cross grain and the Bird's
Eye makes it easy to see why this has achieved his top grade
of snail.  It is actually easy and comfortable to hold.  New.
7" long, bowl 2.5" tall.  Weight: 2 3/8 oz., 68 grams. Price: $2160
Bjarne Rusticated #1186256PJ  (SOLD 5/24/10)
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: $750
6.2" long, bowl 2.4" high. Weight: 2 oz., 56 grams.
Sven Bang A #714 8311FH
Such a comfortable, and relatively light piece for S. Bang.  The
grain and cond. are great with an open draw and comfortable
stem.  The straight grain is all around and the Bird's Eye on the
bottom is quite fine.  Used. Price: $750
4 3/4" long, bowl 1 15/16" tall.  Weight: 1 7/8 oz., 54 grams.
Teddy Eagle #514 7926PN
Only Teddy has even attempted this shape, with the shank
actually being a hollow briar dowel.  Teddy's precision is such
that there is no way to detect that the shank is not part of the
bowl as with all other pipes.  The condition is excellent, the
draw is open and the cross grain beautiful.  Used. Price: $985
5.7" long, bowl 2" tall.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 44 grams.  
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
Stokkebye "I" #5225414 (SOLD 5/26/10)
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
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
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 (SOLD 8/2/10)
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
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.
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
Kent 2 Star #411 7669RM
Excellent condition, an open draw, good stem work (brindle)
and the kind of form and shape that Kent brings to his pipes.
In my opinion, this one also has great size...not too large and
not too small.  Should provide a very comfortable smoke. Used.
5.5" long, bowl 1 11/16" tall.  Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 45 grams. $590
ALERT...The seller is eager...if interested, make an offer.
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
Sven Bang #514 8204JH
it's hard to tell that this pipe has been smoked.  The condition
can fairly be described as pristine, just as the sandblast can be
called a ring grain.  The bowl is big, the band the signature
Bang shape and the workmanship up to their standard, with a
stem that can be turned either way with no fall-off in fit.  If you
want, you can put this in a box, give it to yourself as a present
and pretend you are getting a brand new S. Bang, at half price.
5.7" long, bowl 2" tall.  Weight: 2 oz., 58 grams. Used. $585
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 (RESERVED)
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
Bjarne #712 8446TE (SOLD 8/27/10)
The pipe is in excellent condition, but I have to warn you, that
tobacco chamber is rather large.  Actually, it all looks and
feels more like new than used, but I can smell that the pipe was
used, however briefly, for aromatics.  But, as I said, there is
nothing sticky or caked in the chamber.  If looks and feels new.
6.5" long, bowl 2.5" tall.  Weight: 2 3/8 oz., 68 grams. $55
Bjarne #1186260 (SOLD 8/17/20)
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. $60
Sven Bang B #12186668DD  (RESERVED)
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
Stanwell Royal Prince #514 8060JTL (SOLD 8/22/10)
Another one of Stanwell's great shapes, and I find it a bit
difficult to think of this having been machine frased.  If nothing
else, there had to be hand sanding.  Outside of a touch of wear
on the inside of the rim the pipe is in exc. cond.  it is smallish.
5" long.  Weight: 1.25 oz., 37 grams. Price: $50.
S. Bang Grade B #514 8114JBA
Originally made for, and sold by the Ostermann shop in Vienna  
this pipe has good straight grain all around.  it is a fairly large
pipe, but the diameter of the chamber is not large, although it is
quite deep due to the height of the bowl.  The pipe is new.
5.3" long, bowl 2.3" tall.  Weight: 2 7/8 oz., 83 grams. Price:$950
Bari Viking #514 7963JTL (SOLD 7/23/10)
Attractive and in excellent condition with an open draw.  There is
a mere touch of wear at one point on the rim.  I hate setting up
high expectations, but I think that this looks better in person.
5.75" long, bowl 2" tall.  Weight:  2 1/4oz., 64 grams. Used. $75
Peter Hedegaard OP2 #514 8109 JBA (SOLD 6/30/10)
Peter Hedegaard, as you may know, is now gone.  In life, he
had his ups and downs, but as a pipe maker, he was
universally acknowledged as one of the best.  This cross grain
can show you why, if you buy and hold it.  It's in excellent
condition.  The bowl holds like an Apple, which means
comfortable.  Used.  Price:
5.1" long.  bowl 1.8" tall.  Weight: 1.75 oz., 51 grams.
Stanwell Registration Number #411 7678 (SOLD 8/17/10)
The cross grain goes down the back of the bowl and over and
under the shank.  The condition is excellent and the draw is
wide open.  it is not a heavy pipe, but the bowl is large enough
for me to get my thumb into the chamber, yet with thick walls.
6" long, bowl 1 11/16" tall.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 43 grams. $45
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. $215
Jorn Larsen #411 7674
There is a little wear on the inside chamber rim, but it is not
severe, and the rest of the pipe is in exc. cond., with a
mark-free stem.  The draw is wide open and the bowl upright
enough so that one should not have to create a burn in one's
trousers.  The stem is brindle, as is the shank extension.  $225
Bari Viking #411 7834JTL (SOLD 6/30/10)
Maybe there were some problems with the wood on the upper
part of what would have been the bowl, so the bowl is a bit
truncated, in my opinion.  Yet, you have to concede that the
briar that is left is good enough to leave light-stained.  Open
draw and excellent condition.  Flat bottom does not sit.  Used.
6.3" long, bowl 1.6" tall.  Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 73 grams. $55
Nording Aristocrat Extra #411 7839JTL (SOLD 6/7/10)
Stamped as a "hand made" by Erik Nording, this is a well
designed, well grained, well constructed (open draw) pipe with
a tobacco chamber that is much larger than a quick glance
might have you think.  I can get my thumb into it, plus it is deep.
5.5" long, bowl 2.2" tall.  Weight: 2 oz., 56 grams. New. $115
S. Bang #514 7872MB
This combination of sandblast and smooth, on a modified
Bulldog, might be the signature shape of Bang.  This pipe is in
excellent condition with a wide-open draw.  Used. Price: $550.
5.2" long, bowl 1.8" tall.  Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 48 grams.
Jess Chonowitsch #514 7885MB
Part of the stamping, which includes the Jess Chonowitsch
name, also states "standard shape" which this clearly is...a
Dublin.  The condition is excellent and the draw is open.  It
does have a large capacity bowl.  Used.  Price: $785
5" long, bowl 1.9" tall.  Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 40 grams.
"An Ivarsson Design" Stanwell #514 7896 (SOLD 8/22/10)
First of all, let us pay homage to Mike Glukler; it was Mike who
told me about the availability of this pipe.  I hope he didn't do
that because he thought I would spend all my money on a
worthless piece of briar and soon cease to be competition.  (I
don't imagine he thought I was "competition" any more than I
thought of his honest presence in the hobby as competition.)
Secondly, let us hope that the nomenclalture does attract a
buyer at the high price I am asking for a Stanwell.  Besides
stating that it is an Ivarsson design, it also has a Registration
number, the words "Flame Grain" which it isn't, and a stamping
that declares it a "Collector's Piece."  
6" long, bowl 2.2" tall.  Weight: 2 oz., 56 grams. Price: $300
Sven Bang #514 7932PN
A nearly new little sandblast with an open draw.  The trim
appears to be boxwood.  The pipe may be a bit short, but the
bowl and overall size is a Dunhill Grp. 4 size.  Used. Price: $450
4.88" long, bowl 1.8" tall.  Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 38 grams.
Karl Erik #514 7999PJ (SOLD 6/19/10)
2 fills keeps this from being excellent in all respects.  
5.5" long, bowl 2.3" tall.  Weight: 2.5 oz., 70 grams. Used. $45
Jobey Dansk 714 8332GN (SOLD 8/17/10)
Based on the nearly 360 degrees of straight grain, the number
5 on the bottom of this pipe must be a high grade.  The pipe
does have a few small lines, hardly scratches, so I don't want to
exaggerate and call the condition "excellent" but it is nearly so.  
The draw is open and the stem flat and comfortable.  Used.
6 3/8" long, bowl 2" high.  Weight: 2.5 oz., 70 grams. $75
W.O. Larsen Straight Grain #514 7996PJ (RESERVED)
This is an older,but not "Copenhagen" pipe.  Although it clearly
says "straight grain" over the top of the shank, it is perhaps
earlier than grading started.  No matter, it is in exc. cond. with
wide open draw, comfortable stem and nice and light. Used.
5.1" long, bowl 1.9" tall.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 43 grams. Price: $145
Stanwell #714 8288 (SOLD 8/28/10)
Close to a full bent, but with an open draw.  The blast shows a
lot of ring grain and the condition is excellent.  As you might
suspect from the looks, it has a flat bottom and sits up. Used.
4 3/8" long, bowl 1 5/8" tall.  Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 50 grams. $45
Lasse Skovgaard Lion #714 8401ME
Large, well grained and properly constructed  so as to have an
open draw.  In fact, this pipe is good enough to get Lasse's
highest grade. The condition is excellent; indeed,  the pipe has
been smoked only a few times and is closer to "like new."  If you
want a Volcano, this is the Platonic model.  Used.  
6.5" long, bowl 2 3/8" tall.  Weight: 2 7/8 oz., 81 grams. $275.
Stanwell "Hans Christian Andersen" #712 8427JG
I do believe the original stem (the short one) was vulcanite, but
this one seems to be fine.  As this is a consignment pipe, I do
not know where the long stem, or the cylinder it came in, is.  
5.5" long, bowl 2" tall.  Weight: 1.5 oz., 41 grams. Used. $45
Preben Holm Crown #712 8433JG
This shape is not common in a Preben Holm, and for my taste, it
is more appealing than the traditional clunky, heavy Freehands
from the Preben Holm era, to coin a phrase.  And although I
have serious doubts about the originality of the stem, it is a
good stem and provides an open draw.  The pipe is in exc. cond
6 5/16" long, bowl 2 1/4" tall.  Weight: 2 14 oz., 64 grams. $110
S. Bang by Ulf Noltensmeier 9610 #818 8680KR
Pretty darn good grain all around, huh?  And straight grain up
and down on the shank, too.  Just the way one noted straight
grain collector says he likes it.  He won't be seeing this pipe,
though...he'll be sitting in his room admiring his own collection
of insignificant pipes that he couldn't give away.  If you want to
know what Uptown sells pipes like this for, check the $5000 rack
5.5" long, bowl 2.2" tall.  Weight: 2.5 oz., 71 grams. New. $2469
Jorgen L  "E" Grade #818 8649PJ
I don't recall the retail prices of the Jorgen L pipes, which are
now discontinued because Jorgen retired.  But, the basic grade
was an A, and this is an E, so it would be about $880.  This
pipe is going for quite the discount.  The shape captures the
Bird's Eye and the cross grain pattern spot-on.  New.
6" long, bowl 1.95 tall.  Weight: 2 7/8 9z., 80 grams.  $450