Nording Extra Large Smooth Freehand (Estate)

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.

Along with figures like Preben Holm, Viggo Nielsen, and Svend Axel Celius, Erik Nørding is one of the main reasons that “freehand” pipes became what they are readily recognized as today. As such, when a Nørding freehand lands on your desk, it’s rare that such a pipe is not exemplary of the form and quality typical of the genre. This one is a little interesting in that it’s freeform, but not completely so, still bearing whispers of traditional Anglo-French shapes, like the Rhodesian, but in an altogether novel guise. Beautifully grained, too, but that’s far from unusual for a Nørding.

The condition is very good. Minor rim darkening and slight handling marks.

Details:

Length: 6.6″ / 167.6mm

Bowl Width: 0.89 / 22.60mm

Bowl Depth: 1.96″ / 49.78mm

Weight: 2.4oz / 70g