Hans Christian Andersen Pipes

[gtclark]

I know a few of you have been looking for these, and it looks like Pipes and Cigars just got them in stock! Here's the link:
Hans Christian Andersen Pipes
I know what I want for Christmas!

 

[lincolnsbark]

Some of those are beautiful. Would love to get one but fear by the time funds are right the availability will have closed.

 

[allenz]

I've always wanted one of them and that is a great price. Unfortunately, P&C doesn't ship internationally anymore.

 

[Strike Anywhere]

They are not sterling, I know that much.
On mine I believe they are aluminum or in the case of Model I aluminum and brass.

 

[jthomas04]

Yea what's the deal with like 90% of their pipes having no specs. That's my only gripe with P&C. They should take a page out of smokingpipes book, they do an awesome job of listing specs and even saying a little something about the pipe, (whether it's useful is up for debate). It's tough going just off a picture. They are good looking pipes though.

 

[Strike Anywhere]

Also, I really don't like Stanwell throwing around the Flawless grade on some of those, that don't look to have superior grain.

My understanding of their flawless grade is that it has more to do with briar "quality" rather than specifically grain. In other words, there is obviously no filler/putty but supposedly there aren't even sand pits with the flawless line...at least that's how it used to be. I can't really verify this then or now as I've never actually seen or handled a "flawless" Stanwell, much less multiples. I'm only contributing based on what I've read/heard elsewhere.

 

[blendtobac]

The issue with measurements and specs on our pipes is being addressed. We are making a major revision to our website which will add a lot of functionality, and as we move forward, we'll put weight and measurements on the pages. It will take a little time, but you asked for it and we'll deliver.

As to the bands, they appear to be aluminum, as previously stated. We still have a fair number left, but some models have dwindled to a handful.
Russ

 

[brdavidson]

I have one that I purchased at my local B&M back in July and I love the stem. I happened to get the dual stem pipe and it performs well in both churchwarden mode or regular mode. Great smoking pipe with a really nice blast on it.