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THE LAST PRECIOUS FEW PIPES
After listing my pipe collection on , itβs time to part with the favorites - my Ashtons by Bill Taylor, my Ferndowns by Les Wood, and a few other high end pieces. Any of these that donβt sell, I will gladly keep.
FERNDOWN / LES WOOD CLASSIC REO FINISH BILLIARD ** (2 star size) ESTATE PIPE W/ ORIGINAL (NOT REPAIR) STERLING SILVER L&JS BAND AND LJS EBONITE STEM
Excellent Condition
It's a shame when a carver retires, but Les Wood has been around as long or longer than anyone and although he is still making some collaboration pipes
I'm to understand, we will unfortunately never see Ferndown production again. This particular piece is now what I consider to be a "vintage" Les Wood / Ferndown.
After he left Dunhill he made pipes under the name "L. Wood" and "Elwood" before creating his flagship Ferndown line.
This classic Billiard is an absolute gem, I've always felt Les made fantastic smooth finish pipes! Over 6" long, it feels amazing in hand, about a Group 5 with beautifully formed bowl, thick walls and a healthy chamber.
The shank is adorned with a brilliant L&JS Sterling Silver band adding class - it is not a repair band! Stem is original Ebonite with fishtail bit and signature LJS logo.
Finish is a lovely dark red-brown smooth finish. A phenomenal piece from the great Les Wood, this one simply will not disappoint!
Nomenclature: Ferndown REO **
HAND MADE IN ENGLAND LES WOOD
Dimensions (approximate):
Length 5.75 in.
Bowl Height 2 in.
Bowl Depth 1.375 in.
Bowl Diameter 7/8 in.
Weight 1.97 ounces
Condition: Excellent Just Restored. Just a hint of patina on the rim. Superb
Filter: None
From my personal collection of Ferndown pipes. Am liquidating what I have left of a large collection as I retire.
Be sure to check out my other fine pipes, and lighters etc. listed at buy it now prices or best offer.
From a fifty year collection of an avid pipe collector - now scaling back for retirement.
Lighters, Smokerβs Ephemera and Incredible pipes of finest makers from England, Ireland, Italy, Scandinavia, and the USA. Most are 20+ years old.
