An Interesting Little Estate Pipe

[JWilson]

I recently picked up this estate pipe from my local tobacconist. The shape and finish of the bowl and the overall shape really caught my eye, and my instincts were right as this thing smokes great! It packs easily and the smaller, funnel-shaped bowl makes for a shorter smoke, which I appreciate.

I've had some trouble identifying it though. The employee at the shop believes that it's a Savinelli, but I'm not sure. The logo is not familiar to me and the markings on the underside of a shank are too worn to make anything out. Can anyone help me ID this pipe?

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I don’t think that’s a Savinelli. The crown that appears on some of their pipes looks more like this:

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I believe your crown is for a Stanwell Danish Natural.

 

[JWilson]

I think you're right! The logo matches, and I can just make out a "Made in Denmark" stamp on the shank if the light hits it just right. That's so cool, thanks!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Yep, I'd have said Stanwell from a mile away. No mistaking the shaping.

 

[Alejo R.]

This is undoubtedly a 63M shape.
It's from Stanwell factory.

 

[doctorbob]

Royal Danish, another Stanwell second, also used this stem logo. They also did that smooth panel on sandblast feature.

 

[FurCoat]

Yup, Royal Danish. I have one and it smokes great.

 

[JWilson]

Awesome. Any idea how old it might be or how to find out?

 

[Sobrbiker]

100% Royal Danish (Stanwell sub-brand). My guess would be late sixties to mid-seventies.
Here’s a couple of mine.

 

[Jbyrd]

Very nice pipe.

 

[Grangerous]

Yes. Royal Danish. I have a beautiful Flame-Grain Billiard.

I don’t know how well you can see with the lighting, but that’s a Stanwell on the left and a Royal Danish on the right.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

My first thought was Stanwell. I've never owned a Stanwell, but I've owned multiple Savinelli's and new right away it wasn't a Savinelli. Nice to see I was correct in my thought, or at least pretty close.

Looks like a great pipe. Enjoy!

 

[SBC]

Yes, shape 63M, and that smooth relief leaf on an otherwise rusticated or sandblasted stummel is classic Danish... I've seen it on many Danish pipes, and I've never seen it on a non-Danish pipe. I have a Poul Hansen that does the same thing.

 

[doctorbob]

FWIW, the early Royal Danish pipes were often smooth pipes with near to flawless briar. They had moulded stems and weren't as highly finished as a concession to cost at a time when Stanwell was using the best briar available.

Excellent pipes.

The smooth paneled blasted pipes seen to be of a later vintage, and yet still of wonderful quality.

 

[kcghost]

Nice pipe whatever it is.

 

[avail]

Neat. I like old estate pipes in good condition.

 

[AJL67]

Well since everyone else said it too, it's a 63M Stanwell Royal Danish I'm one of the gang now!

 

[JWilson]

Another mystery solved.

It's clearly a high quality piece, now I see why.

100% Royal Danish (Stanwell sub-brand). My guess would be late sixties to mid-seventies.
Here’s a couple of mine.View attachment 212997

I love the finish on those, especially the smooth panels. That's something I haven't seen elsewhere and it reminds me of leather elbow patches.