Ben Wade Danish Pride Freehand Estate Pipe

This freehand DANISH PRIDE hand made from Ben Wade Denmark was carved 25 to 30 years ago. This line of pipes was made under the direction and guidance of Preben Holm.
The side panels have some very nice grain; the front, back, bottom and rim of the bowl are rusticated as is the shank.

The chamber capacity is large. The chamber has a slight taper and the draw hole is well centered at the base. With a slight twist, a pipe cleaner passes easily.

The nomenclature is crisp with the exception of the last line - DENMARK. And the logo on the original stem is weak due to careless buffing by the prior piper.

It is a handsome looking pipe, and will be a fine addition to your collection.

Here are some of the details

Shank Nomenclature:
DANISH PRIDE (over) BY (over) BEN WADE (script) (over) HAND MADE (over) DENMARK.

Measurements:
Length: 5 3/4"
Bowl Height: 2 1/4"
Bowl Diameter: 1 3/4"
Inside Diameter of smoking chamber: 7/8"
Depth of smoking chamber: 2"
The pipe weighs 1.8 oz/ 53 gr

Condition: Very Good
Stem / Bit: Original vulcanite stem with the embossed white crown logo. There are very minor tooth dents on the stem.

To remove the tobacco residue from the previous owner, the bowl has been carefully reamed and then the interior of the stem, shank and bowl of this "Previously Enjoyed Pipe" has been thoroughly alcohol-steam cleaned and sterilized using my special rig. Virtually all the oxidation has been removed from the mouthpiece. I have been careful to preserve the logo. Then the bowl and stem have been polished with Carnauba wax and buffed with care.