Description: Hans Former Nielsen Smooth Swan Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates Hans Former Nielsen Smooth Swan Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates A pioneer and undisputed master of Danish artisan pipe-making, Hans ‘Former’ Nielsen began his career, aged 15, repairing pipes for Poul Rasmussen at Suhr’s Pibemageri. Later, Former was referred to the W.O. Larsen workshop by Rasmussen, where – after an examination by Sven Knudsen, who had designed many early Larsen models – he was recruited as a fully-fledged pipe-maker. Within his 10 years at Larsen, Former rose to the rank of workshop supervisor, having his own apprentices of the likes of Teddy Knudsen and Tonni Nielsen. In the years since, Former’s primary output has been high-grade handmade pipes – with 2019 marking his 60th anniversary in the craft. In English pipe-making, the swan or rather, the swan-neck shape is well established, with Dunhills LC likely being the most popular example. But the Danes have their own idea of what a swan looks like. Or, rather, each of them has their own idea. This is one of Formers swans; the bowl is tall and plump, with a constant curvature that sweeps from the front rim into the shank; it has an oval shank that allows for its side profile to be narrow and neck-like; and the pipes ebonite stem holds a gentle bend that gives a beak-like finishing touch to the design. The condition is excellent. Theres some inner rim darkening and a little carbon build-up in the chamber, but the pipe was evidently well looked after by its consignor. Details: Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm Bowl Depth: 1.88″ / 47.75mm Weight: 1.6oz / 48g Shipping Shipping cost:replace this text with your shipping information Delivery time:replace this text with your shipping information Payment We accept the following payment methods: first payment option second payment option third payment option Please contact us if you have any questions. Service replace this text with your service information
Price: 1100 USD
Location: Rockmart, Georgia
End Time: 2024-08-09T02:03:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Brand: Former
Body Shape: Egg
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Handmade: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark
