•Restored• KARL ERIK Royal Court Tall Billiard (7) Handmade Briar Pipe Denmark For Sale

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•Restored• KARL ERIK Royal Court Tall Billiard (7) Handmade Briar Pipe Denmark:
$129.99

This beautiful KARL ERIK Royal Court Tall Billiard Handmade Briar Pipe from Denmark has been lovingly restored and is ready for its new owner. The craftsmanship of this piece is evident in every detail, from the tall bowl to the smooth finish. The brand and country of manufacture, as well as the handmade aspect, ensure that you are getting a high-quality item.

This pipe is perfect for collectors or anyone who appreciates the art of tobacco smoking. The estate category also adds to its allure. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this stunning piece of history.

Karl Erik Ottendahl needs no introduction as a Danish master! Particularly known for his Freehands, Karl personally hand selected the briars he purchased and fastidiously maintained his own briar shed. He well knew what the start of a fine pipe entailed. As world famous as his pipes became, his sales suffered in the 70s in Europe, as the demand for more traditional styles began to overtake the classic Danish Freehand. This Royal Court #7 was one of those pipes! This briar approaches perfection for such a tall billiard! Horizontal straight grained, on both sides of this stummel and shank. The bowl on this pipe is substantial and one of those “2 hour smokes.” Becoming a rare find, these more classic styled Karl Erik pipes have become a commodity and it was a privilege to restore this pipe. In this grade, you won’t see many of these at all. This could be your opportunity to own this unique handmade masterpiece restored to excellent condition.

This ROYAL COURT #7 represents the top of the line. What a pleasure this was to restore. All original, no repairs or fills to disclose on this beauty. Entirely refinished, sanitized, polished and preserved from stem through stummel. The bowl has been coated and protected with M.C. Bauman’s Uncle Matt’s Bowl Black. This luxury masterpiece is ready for a new owner and the next generation to enjoy.

Please feel free to connect with me for questions prior to your purchase. If there are particular measurements you seek, inquiries or are just interested in the pipe or my process, please contact me. Your 100% satisfaction is more important than any sale for me. Consider following me as a seller. As a committed craftsman, I list better quality pipes regularly in both restored & new condition. As a 25 year, 100% Positive response er, I do take great pride in careful packing and quick shipping. Returns are accepted ONLY in new & unsmoked condition. You WILL want to keep the pipes I send, as transparent photos & descriptions matter.

Shipping is via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. Shipping only to standardized CONTINENTAL USA USPS addresses ONLY that are provided with your purchase. NO forwarding addresses or third party/gift addresses will be accepted per policy. All other shipping requests will be respectfully declined and/or refunded.

A little bit about my process for those interested. First, many “restored” pipes that I examine are just buffed up with wax on a buffing wheel. When I use the term ‘restored,’ I mean carefully examined & inspected prior to starting. I have even begun using a fiber optic video system that I call ‘Bowloscopy’ for a detailed exam of the bowl interior! The briar is often taken down by serially hand sanding and polishing. Any repairs, I fully disclose. In fact, I use NO power tools for pipe restoration. It is all handwork. Importantly, I NEVER use beeswax on any pipe!! Beeswax discolors starting at 145°F and I shudder to think how much rim char is out there from scalded beeswax! My pipes are finished with 100% natural oils, gums and waxes in proprietary blends that I have developed over the years to both use and sell. There are no synthetic solvents, finishes or varnishes ever used. Absolutely NO mineral or ‘obsidian’ oil is ever used on my pipes. Olive oil is popular, but that’s goes rancid quickly!

I take great care also in cleaning and sanitizing the pipes that I personally restore, so they are ready for use in a safe/clean state. While I strive to preserve the bowl cake, only if it is of high quality. Not only is the cake integral to the quality of the vintage pipe, but I trim, polish and sanitize it very carefully. Bowloscopy has been very helpful in this regard. The entire stummel is refurbished and cleaned. The draft hole and smoke column are optimized and sanitized for as perfect a ‘draw,’ as I am able to achieve. While I occasionally will disclose and provide a replacement stem, otherwise I serially sand and polish the stems by hand for look and function. Not all tooth marks/damage are removable/reparable on ebonite stems, though maximum effort is made to improving every stem while preserving structural and functional features. I strive to preserve original stamping, but at times this is not possible or simply absent. The button is always ‘tuned,’ reshaped and/or polished, the slot and stem column are reamed/polished to maximize the air flow and optimize the draw. This button area is mission critical in both pipe making and restoration as this is our mouth contact with the pipe! That final laminar and splay of smoke that flows onto the palate makes all the difference in a well crafted pipe. I sometimes reference using my high proof bourbon long soak. This is a full shot of 125 bourbon proof that sits in the bowl and stem for about 24 hours. The alcohol aids in permeating the cake & briar with a rich bourbon flavor. All the alcohol eventually evaporates off. What remains is a very nice aid to breaking in a new pipe with fine tobacco for a rich flavor.

A word of caution: There is a lot of nonsense in cyberspace about pipe products and chemicals used! As a physician, I use only the highest quality, food grade, natural products and well understand how they work chemically and practically in safe and durable pipe restoration work in each pipe compartment.

Pipe restoration and carving are some of my favorite pastimes and you can be assured that I have spent at least 4-6 hours in actual handwork over several days on every pipe restoration. My passion for excellence in preservation of master pipe makers works is most important to me, not whether the pipe sells or not. I do research each and every pipe that I choose to restore! History is important to me and I always strive to embody the creator of these masterpieces in my restorations. Your purchase and trust is much appreciated and allows me to fund my obsession. I am happy to do a limited number of custom restorations at reasonable costs for friends and clients. If you are in need of a detailed restoration for a favorite pipe and like my work, please contact me. I thank you for reading!

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