RARE Vintage Stanwell Reg No 969-48 Hand Made 06 Selected Briar Pipe Ivarsson For Sale

Historical Significance & Identification:
The Registration Number (969-48): This is the definitive proof of a golden-era Stanwell. Granted in 1948, this trademark registration mark was utilized strictly from the late 1940s through the 1960s as pipes from this era rivaled the absolute finest high-grade English houses. The Sixten Ivarsson 06 Shape: This iconic shape number designates a Bent Dublin (often displaying a hybrid Bent Brandy or Sitter silhouette). It was designed for Stanwell by legendary artisan Sixten Ivarsson in 1951. It is celebrated as one of the most historically important shapes in the company\'s entire catalog.\"Selected Briar\" & \"Hand Made\": This high-grade classification denotes blocks that were hand-selected by factory master craftsmen for exceptionally dense grain. The \"Hand Made\" stamping combined with the Reg. No. means this pipe was turned and hand-finished at the peak of Stanwell\'s early Danish artisanal period.Brand: Stanwell
Era: Vintage Registration Era (1950s–1960s)
Model/Shape Number: 06 (Sixten Ivarsson Design)
Shape: Bent Dublin / Brandy Hybrid
Grade/Line: Selected Briar / Hand MadeNomenclature: Stamped \"Registered No. 969-48\"
Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark
Material: Premium Aged Briar WoodDescription: For your consideration is an investment-grade masterpiece for Danish pipe enthusiasts: a vintage Stanwell Selected Briar estate tobacco pipe in the legendary Shape 06. This near museum-quality piece is a verified product of Stanwell’s revered \"Registration Era\" (1950s–1960s).The Sixten Ivarsson Pedigree: Shape 06 was originally sculpted for the company by legendary master artisan Sixten Ivarsson in 1951. This gorgeous Bent Dublin/Brandy hybrid is perfectly balanced, lightweight, and engineered for an effortless clench and an exceptionally cool smoke.Elite Collector Nomenclature: This rare pipe carries full, highly coveted first-generation factory marks. The shank reads \"STANWELL\" over \"Registered No. 969-48\" over \"HAND MADE\".
The reverse side cleanly reads \"06\" under \"SELECTED BRIAR\". The straight-line \"Registered No.\" layout cements this as a highly collectible early production piece.Condition: Outstanding vintage estate condition. The smooth \"Selected Briar\" finish boasts a magnificent golden-tan luster with zero fills or pits. The bowl rim is sharp, flat, and remarkably clean. The original vulcanite stem fits perfectly flush and tight to the mortise, holds a deep mirror-black shine with no heavy oxidation, and features an extraordinarily clean button zone.Please view all high-definition macro photos closely to appreciate the stunning historical nomenclature and exact physical dimensions. Shipped securely packaged via USPS.

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