ROLAND - Pipe - Briar

This Roland Handmade pipe reflects the influence of the classic Danish free-hand style, combined with the precision and symmetry typical of German artisan workshops.

The proportions are perfectly balanced, with a refined silhouette and a meticulous surface finish—elegant, functional, and ideal for both collectors and discerning smokers.

Technical Description

A German handcrafted pipe made from high-quality briar with pronounced flame figure, mirror-polished to enhance the natural birdseye figure.

It features a hand-turned bone insert, placed between the shank and the mouthpiece carved in black ebonite, a characteristic element of late 20th-century German craftsmanship.

The combustion chamber is clean and uncoated, with perfectly centered drilling and a consistent, linear airflow—clear evidence of precise manual workmanship.

Identification

Brand / Pipemaker: Roland
Marking: ROLAND HANDMADE – DEUTSCHLAND
Country of Origin: Germany (likely Hamburg or Munich area)
Estimated Production Period: 1975 – 1995
Condition: NEW – never smoked

Length: about 150 mm
Weight: about 45 g

Current Market Valuation (2025)
Condition Estimated Value Notes
New, never smoked €260 – €340 Top end for NOS specimen