Dirk Claessen Swan Neck Bent Billiard Briar Estate Pipe with Great Straight Grain! Hand Made Artisan Briar Pipe. A Must See.

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My packaging is second to none and done with great care as it should be.
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DIMENSIONS & PIPE INFO ⬇️
Length: 6.15”
Bowl Height: 2.10”
Bowl Width: 1.47”
Chamber Diameter: 0.73”
Chamber Depth: 1.85”
Weight: 1.64 ounces
Filter: None
Stem: Vulcanite
Age Estimate: 2012
Nomenclature: CLAESSEN (Arched)
(Pipemakers Stamp), PIPES (Arched),
2012, 52

Here is a gorgeous Dirk Claessen Bent Billiard with a swan neck and somewhat elongated lines. It shows off top-notch straight and flame grain that is highly contrasted against the light brown stain and almost red hued stains. Excellent Birds-eye grain shows off all over the base of the bowl and top and bottom of the shank with stamping showing very nicely and a hand cut vulcanite stem.

Dirk Claessen is a premier carver, originally from Belgium and residing in Spain, his skills are such that he came make virtually any shape and his style is much loved by his followers.

Made in 2012, this pipe is stamped 52 and is his take on the classic English shape. It’s really a looker and in very nice condition.

I bought this a while back and the original description was better than what I’d write so I’ll add that below:

“Currently residing in Spain, Belgian-born carver Dirk Claessen strives to craft high-quality smoking pipes at reasonable prices. Crisp, clean line work is evident all throughout Claessen's portfolio, his design style drawing inspiration from a variety of Danish, Swedish, and German artisans. An excellent example of his shaping acumen, this bent Billiard from Dirk Claessen boasts a sinuous outline, with a trim, high-reaching shank-and-stem arrangement supporting a tall, supple bowl. Dressing this piece is a warm smooth finish that highlights impressive grain throughout the stummel.” - SP

Thanks for looking! - P


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.

» 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.

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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.

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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.

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