Nording (c. 1960s) Smooth Freehand Panel Sitter Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates

Description

Nørding was founded by Erik Nørding in the 1960s, and is one of the oldest remaining companies to come out of the Scandinavian pipe making renaissance that began in the mid-20th century. Now in his 80s, Erik Nørding is one of the most experienced and skilled pipe makers in the world, and over the decades he has also been a teacher of other Danish masters, such as Poul Ilsted, Svend Axel Celius, Jens Tao Nielsen, Peder Jeppesen, and Søren Erik Andersen.

Judging by the nomenclature, this is a relatively early Nording pipe, made way back when he was still stamping his works with the Danish spelling for his native land. In other words, it’s a great piece of history for those interested in Danish pipes, particularly the freehand genre that Nording, along with figures like Preben Holm, pioneered all those decades ago. It’s an impressive one, too, with a keen eye for straight grain having played a role in its construction, resulting in an almost ornamental, vase-like sitter design.

The condition is very good for its age. Some rim darkening, minor finish fading, and handling marks.

Details:

Length: 6.8″ / 172.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.96 / 24.38mm

Bowl Depth: 1.76″ / 44.70mm

Weight: 4.0oz / 114g