Stanwell 1997 POY Dublin/ 360 Ring deals Grain/ Handmade, Denmark/ MINT

Stanwell 1997 POY Dublin/ 360 Ring Grain/ Handmade, Denmark/ MINT

When pipe smokers talk about pipes that are consistently great smokers, exhibit the creative and beautiful designs that exemplify Danish pipe making and offer the best value, they are talking about Stanwell. Stanwell is the best factory produced pipe in the world, and their hand made ones, like this POY, are superlative.

Here's a delightful, mint condition 1997 black blast Stanwell Pipe of the Year Dublin piece with a bowl wrapped in delightful ring grain. A sweet & dry smoker to be sure! Draft hole is center and a hair's breadth above the bottom of the chamber. Chamber interior is deals very sound and very clean. There is an effortless draw. Tenon to mortise union is sound, snug and flush. Acrylic stem is a crisp jet black bearing no marks. Pipe does not accept a filter. Due to quality graining pipe weighs only a mere 1. 34 ounces (38 grams) No fills. No handling marks. Pipe passes a cleaner with ease. Comes with a Stanwell pipe sleeve, as shown.

Regarding graining, the well-respected authority on the subject, Carl Ehwa, in his landmark book, Pipes & Tobaccos, writes:

“When selecting briar pipes, quality of wood and workmanship and the type of graining are the prime considerations. Pipes made of dense, straight grain wood … have a tendency to absorb moisture much more slowly, which means they will smoke more sweetly and need to be rested less often. The bird's–eye, or end grain at the bottom of the bowl of a straight grain pipe absorbs moisture more quickly than other grains. Yet, because of its position, it allows the moisture to drain away from the tobacco and the channel, thus keeping the smoke dry.” ~ Pg 128

Condition: MINT

Weight 1. 34 ounces (38 grams)

Length 6 inches
Rim width: 1 – 3/8th inches
Bowl height 1 – 7/8th inches
Chamber Diameter ¾ inches
Chamber depth: 1 – ½ inches

NOTE: Each estate pipe has been carefully cleaned, completely disinfected with EverClear 90% Grain Alcohol, and prepared — allowing you to start enjoying it the moment you receive it.

Keep it smoky!

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