Tom Eltang (1999 Make) Lovat with Hexagonal Shank and Brass Estate Pipe
Item # MDE243572$695.00
Details
Tom used to make so many of these practical little English inspired smokers. For those of you into Danish pipes, you may notice the similarity of the crisp hexagonal shank with some of Stanwell's offerings. That's because Tom designed those pipes for Stanwell. Here's your shot an an original, and of the quartet we acquired, this is the most similar to Stanwell's variation.
This example is a classic lovat with a perfectly aligned grain pattern flowing from stern to bow, perfect for an active smoker or someone who likes to clench. Made in the days when Tom was perfecting his golden contrast finish, this one has a slim brass band separating the smooth and curvy billiard bowl perched precisely on meticulously tapered shank. Those hexagonal panels are unforgiving to carve, and the longer the shank the more difficult to maintain lines this tight. This pipe is poised to be the understated, but technically marvelous jewel of your collection. A bit of very mild chamber and a tooth mark on the button , but this pipe is ready for years and years of faithful service.
Length: 5.23 in / 13.28 cm
Height: 1.75 in / 4.46 cm
Width: 1.30 in / 3.30 cm
Chamber Diameter: .79 in / 2.02 cm
Chamber Depth: 1.59 in / 4.05 cm
Weight: 1.02 oz / 29.0 g
Origin: Denmark
Stummel Material: Briar
Stem Material: Ebonite
Other Material: Brass
Filter: None
Markings: "TOM ELTANG", 99, DENMARK
