ROLAND - Pipe - Briar
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Description from the seller
This Roland Handmade pipe reflects the influence of the classic Danish freehand style, combined with the precision and symmetry typical of German artisanal 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 handmade pipe made from high-quality briar with pronounced flame, mirror-polished to enhance the natural “birdseye” figure.
It features a hand-turned ivory insert, placed between the shank and the mouthpiece carved in black ebonite, a typical element of German craftsmanship from the late 20th century.
The combustion chamber is clean and uncoated, with perfectly centered drilling and a regular, linear air flow – clear sign 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 Value (2025)
Condition Estimated Value Notes
New, never smoked €260 – €340 High-end range for NOS specimen
This Roland Handmade pipe reflects the influence of the classic Danish freehand style, combined with the precision and symmetry typical of German artisanal 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 handmade pipe made from high-quality briar with pronounced flame, mirror-polished to enhance the natural “birdseye” figure.
It features a hand-turned ivory insert, placed between the shank and the mouthpiece carved in black ebonite, a typical element of German craftsmanship from the late 20th century.
The combustion chamber is clean and uncoated, with perfectly centered drilling and a regular, linear air flow – clear sign 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 Value (2025)
Condition Estimated Value Notes
New, never smoked €260 – €340 High-end range for NOS specimen
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Manufacturer/brand
ROLAND
Material
Briar
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Period
1990-2000
