Neerup Classic Sandblasted Brandy w/ Brass Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

Peder Jeppesen is a Danish artisan who, with his son Noah, crafts P. Jeppesen and Neerup pipes. As is tradition in Denmark, Jeppesen got his start making pipes in the workshop of Karl Erik, and then in the workshop of Erik Nording, before going solo. Despite graduating from his apprenticeships amidst an incredibly competitive artisan scene, Jeppesen has since become one of the most prominent and successful pipe makers in both Denmark and the world. As for how he managed to accomplish this, it is likely that the distinctive nature of his designs—even against the broader backdrop of Scandinavian pipe making—has been a significant contributing factor. Blending the staple, organic forms common to Danish pipe making, such as apples, eggs, acorns, and strawberries, with unorthodox decorative elements, such as brighter color schemes, rings, and other adornments, has ensured that Jeppesen’s pipes are rarely mistaken for those of anyone else.

Peder Jeppesen’s Classic series is one devoted to, well, classic shapes—though, of course, these shapes are all interpreted through Jeppesen’s distinctive lens. They are also typically Danish classics as far as shaping goes, with the familiar organicism of the nation’s staples. This brandy, for example, is a decidedly plump, decidedly Danish, rendition of that form and, combined with Jeppesen’s signature deep contrast, it looks positively ripe. As is also Jeppesen’s style, the pipe features plenty of adornments, too, including a horn-hued acrylic collar and mouthpiece, and a brass ferrule between them.

The condition is great. Slight scratch on the rim, though nothing major.

Details:

Length: 5.2″ / 132.0mm

Bowl Width: 0.92 / 23.36mm

Bowl Depth: 1.52″ / 38.60mm

Weight: 2.2oz / 64g