Description
MINT-NEW CHAMP of Denmark
Karl Erik, New-Old-Stock
In Original Box & Pouch!
Gorgeous Larger Freehand
Here’s a New-Old-Stock and really gorgeous CHAMP of DENMARK, made by carver Karl Erik. Champ of Denmark and Larsen & Stigart are brandings for their pipe shop in Copenhagen, Denmark. The pipe is a smooth finished larger scale freehand in design, with sculpted sweeping cut and plateau tops on bowl and shank ends. Has a rich deep burgundy finish and shows off some very nice grain patterns with good contrast too. The pipe weighs about 2.75 ounces, has a good feel in the hand, bigger bowl capacity. As you see it comes in the original box with pouch. Expertly reconditioned, draws easy, polished and ready to smoke.
Please see my other Auctions! Combined shipping of multiple items no problem! Saves you money... Additional cleaning may be desired on some pipes, as I focus on the exterior reconditioning and reaming, and leave the shank interior to the new owner, stand not included.
Markings: CHAMP OF DENMARK, 0
Approximate Dimensions:
Overall Length – 7”-
Bowl Height – 2 7/8”
Inside Depth – 2”+
Inside Diameter – 7/8”
Weight - 2.75 ounce
Karl Erik Ottendahl was born in Aalborg in 1942, just a few miles from the very northernmost tip of Denmark. He began his career as a Lithographer as an apprentice in the craft at the age of 16. While working as an apprentice he began hand carving pipes as a hobby and to give as gifts to his more senior colleagues. He began his career making pipes for various labels in Denmark and the United States. Often he would make the higher grade pipes for a well known brand that was known for their midrange or low end pieces such as Wally Frank. While doing this he administered a factory of fifteen craftsmen. During this period he did make of some of his own handmade pipes, but he felt that the responsibility of managing the factory did not give him the freedom he wished he had. Other brands confirmed to be from Karl Erik are: Champ of Denmark, HTL, Jobey Dansk, Knute, Golden Danish, Lars of Denmark, Larsen & Stigart (Copenhagen pipe shop), Shelburne, Sven Eghold and Wenhall (for Wenhall Pipes, New York), some Ben Wade and pipes marked IS and IIS.
Karl Erik, New-Old-Stock
In Original Box & Pouch!
Gorgeous Larger Freehand
Here’s a New-Old-Stock and really gorgeous CHAMP of DENMARK, made by carver Karl Erik. Champ of Denmark and Larsen & Stigart are brandings for their pipe shop in Copenhagen, Denmark. The pipe is a smooth finished larger scale freehand in design, with sculpted sweeping cut and plateau tops on bowl and shank ends. Has a rich deep burgundy finish and shows off some very nice grain patterns with good contrast too. The pipe weighs about 2.75 ounces, has a good feel in the hand, bigger bowl capacity. As you see it comes in the original box with pouch. Expertly reconditioned, draws easy, polished and ready to smoke.
Please see my other Auctions! Combined shipping of multiple items no problem! Saves you money... Additional cleaning may be desired on some pipes, as I focus on the exterior reconditioning and reaming, and leave the shank interior to the new owner, stand not included.
Markings: CHAMP OF DENMARK, 0
Approximate Dimensions:
Overall Length – 7”-
Bowl Height – 2 7/8”
Inside Depth – 2”+
Inside Diameter – 7/8”
Weight - 2.75 ounce
Karl Erik Ottendahl was born in Aalborg in 1942, just a few miles from the very northernmost tip of Denmark. He began his career as a Lithographer as an apprentice in the craft at the age of 16. While working as an apprentice he began hand carving pipes as a hobby and to give as gifts to his more senior colleagues. He began his career making pipes for various labels in Denmark and the United States. Often he would make the higher grade pipes for a well known brand that was known for their midrange or low end pieces such as Wally Frank. While doing this he administered a factory of fifteen craftsmen. During this period he did make of some of his own handmade pipes, but he felt that the responsibility of managing the factory did not give him the freedom he wished he had. Other brands confirmed to be from Karl Erik are: Champ of Denmark, HTL, Jobey Dansk, Knute, Golden Danish, Lars of Denmark, Larsen & Stigart (Copenhagen pipe shop), Shelburne, Sven Eghold and Wenhall (for Wenhall Pipes, New York), some Ben Wade and pipes marked IS and IIS.
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