Leo Borgart Large Bent Paneled Brandy, Square Shank w/ Boxwood Estate Pipe. Handmade in Denmark. A Truly Great Pipe!

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*If pipe comes with box and/or sock, it will be in photos or description, otherwise it is pipe only.

DIMENSIONS & PIPE INFO ⬇️
Length: 6.30”
Bowl Height: 2.46”
Bowl Width: 1.67”
Chamber Diameter: 0.77”
Chamber Depth: 2.00”
Weight: 2.70 ounces
Filter: None
Stem: Acrylic
Age Estimate: Modern Period
Nomenclature: HANDCUT (In Script), IN DENMARK (In Script), LB (In Script)

“One of Denmark’s best kept secrets” as some well known stores say, Borgart is not a well known name in the USA and when there is one, it’s so often misspelled that it won’t show in a search.

I hold my own Borgart pipe in reverence and this pipe exceeds mine being one of my favorite pieces of seen from Leo.

So… this sounds like a sales pitch, but it’s certainly honest. Once or twice a month, as I examine a pipe to write the description, I only get more excited about the piece as I continue writing, to the point that I feel no one will read this as I have to keep it. It takes will power and I fail sometimes but I’d be broke if I didn’t have some control. This is one of those pipes as I really look at it, I want it even more.

I rarely ever see Leo Borgart pipes and people usually misspell it. When I do see them, they’re heavily smoked which I guess is a good sign for the pipe maker right? I came across a Borgart bidding on one I knew nothing about but it looked pretty and I trusted the seller. I take a lot of risks still and when it pays off, it’s really nice and discovering Leo Borgart is one of those.

It was one of the first finer artisan Danish pipes I had and it is a beauty. I’ve been keeping my eye out on weekly searches for years now and this just the 3rd one I’ve purchased, my own included and this one is the best condition by far and a beautiful specimen showing the carvers talents as well.

This large, perhaps extra large Bent Paneled Brandy has an 8 sided bowl, transitioning to 4 sided shank and finally a beautiful saddle stem.

It is also a fine sitter while you wouldn’t notice it as the lines are so well done and none were sacrificed to make it so.

The bowl is rather tall and has thick walls giving plenty of insulation as it expands to the base of the bowl.

The bowl shows off beautiful, fine lined straight grain all around the bowl and up the shank as well. With the square shank having lightly rounded panels, it keeps the shape while not giving it a hard look or feel, flowing more naturally from the bowl. The largely flat, wide surface on top of the shank and the entire base shows off stunning birds-eye grain which is a really nice surprise.

Leo then added a nice boxwood base to the stem that slowly pulls forward from the soft yellow wood base to the stem, letting it flow right to the mouthpiece as if it’s grown right out the shank. It’s little details like this I love and admire by artists. The boxwood adds a nice contrast color to the pipe while keeping an overall natural tone and a classic look.

The saddle stem is thick enough that’s its quite strong while thin enough to be a comfortable clencher. It has a translucent amber color with shades of orange and red in it. I also noted the airflow is very nice with this pipe! I haven’t checked, but I wonder if it’s a 4mm airway.

The pipe is in great condition with no damage of any note and very well cared for. What you see is what you get. It’s hand made and a hand cut stem by a true artisan pipe maker.

It’s been gently buffed to remove any oils, dust and old wax using extra fine White Diamond. It then received a couple coats of fresh block carnauba wax for protection and shine and I hand buffed it with a new micro-fiber cloth. It’s ready to smoke out of the shipping box. - Pete



PIPE PREPARATIONS & INFO:
Estate pipes, smoked or unsmoked, always have the small chance of minor handling marks. The 10-20 photos show the pipe well. Use them as your guide to condition as with any item. I’m happy to answer any questions.

PACKAGING:
I’m sure I take more time than almost everyone in packaging and I do not spare any expense. Each pipe takes me 10-15 minutes to pack. I’ve yet to hear of any pipe arrive damaged. With few exceptions, my pipes are always shipped as one piece. It requires larger boxes and more materials but the most famous pipe makers insist it’s better during shipping for climate acclimation and not having pipes apart for too long.

» You get what you pay for.
At a minimum, I do everything possible to make sure the pipe is at its best and packaged well. All pipes are carefully inspected, cleaned, gently buffed, waxed with Carnauba and the stems are hand polished and oiled as needed. For a decade, I’ve put all I have into these pipes, packaging and more. I really enjoy it and my fellow hobbyists.

BY PURCHASING A TOBACCO PIPE OR RELATED ITEMS FROM THIS STORE, YOU ATTEST / AFFIRM YOU ARE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD.

I do not have the time to reply to messages asking for deals. If I have room to move, I’ll list the pipe as “Or Best Offer.” Prices are firm. Please consider the large seller fees, taxes and equipment investments. If I don’t reply, no offense intended. It’s just time consuming to explain all this in each message. I appreciate your consideration.

All info such as filtered or no, dimensions and info is listed above, most of it at the beginning of the ad in bullet points.

AFTER YOUR PURCHASE & INFO:
I spent a lot of time planning every little part and unboxing experience is important too. I’ve never had a pipe arrive damaged either.
Pipes are almost always shipped as one piece. This is far better for the pipe, particularly with climate changes during shipping.

Expect replies during normal business times. I reply as fast as I can, but if it’s the weekend or middle of the night, it may be a bit before I’m able to read and reply.

ABOUT RADIANT PIPES VINTAGE RESTORATIONS & CURATED BRIARS:
Due to a broken back and multiple injuries leaving me bed-ridden more than a decade, as well as raising a very awesome and brilliant special needs child, I had to be home 24/7. I took up restoration and pipe making as a hobby around 2019 to feel some satisfaction of work and to help fund some activities / therapies needed. This quickly turned into a full obsession and I’ve spent every day since working on, researching, making and enjoying pipes. I’m as much of an avid enthusiast as the best of them with serious PAD & TAD. This is not a profitable venture but it’s fulfilling and I really enjoy hearing the great feedback from you guys.

My margins are often very narrow for the amount of work, the cost of the item, seller fees, taxes etc. I barely break even annually doing this. I spend a lot of time deciding prices that are fair for both of us. I cannot reply to requests for discounts. If there is room, I will lower the price. If we have built a rapport, you know that I will do all I can to work with you though.

Many call cleaning a pipe “restored.” It hurts those of us that put years of time and effort into these. There are some great restoration artists out there. Sometimes the pipe just needs a detailing job. I don’t sell pipes that had any cracks or major issues. If I was to, it would be well described. (Like selling lots of pipes that didn’t meet my criteria etc)

I do this professionally, full time. When it says Restored, it is truly restored. Pipes that don’t need any restoration are detailed and waxed. I have spent almost single every day for years working on pipes and making them. My goal is that you get above and beyond what you expect.

*I COMBINE SHIPPING. Easy way: Add multiple items to cart and check out. It will apply discounts automatically. If you purchase multiples separately and I notice, I’ll refund any and all excess shipping costs.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:

Usually it’s automatically tallied and you know prior to purchasing. Depending on which store this is, I set a fixed cost that covers 95% of countries. (I refund any excess shipping)

However, some countries cost much more or cannot ship sometimes due to global issues. If this is the case, though this rarely happens, the additional cost for shipping will need to be paid or I can cancel the order. If all stores had automatic pricing, it would be easier but one does not. I hope you understand as I’d much rather be able to ship cheaply to everyone. - P

I try to ship within 1-2 business days. If purchased on a Friday, I’ll ship Monday. Tuesday on very busy times but I try my best to get them out fast. USPS times can vary and it’s outside my control.
USPS DISCLAIMER: I have NO control on delays or knowing where a package is any more than you do with the tracking number. Sometimes USPS tracking doesn’t work but the pipe always shows up.
RETURNS:
If you’re not 100% happy, please let me know before filing any dispute or feedback. I’ll do everything I can to resolve the situation. It’s quite rare but I want you very happy with your purchase. Returns must be in the exact same condition as sent to you. If they’re smoked or damaged, I cannot accept it back. Buyer pays shipping back unless it is my mistake and I’ll cover all costs. Thanks so much for reading all of this if you got this far!! Best regards, Peter