Updated: May 08, 2012Brand & factory were established in 1942 by Poul Nielsen. The company has been owned since 2000 by Nordisk Tobaks Kompagni A/S.
The factory in Borup crafted all Stanwell pipes from 1965 until 2009. From 2010 on the pipes are crafted by Barontini (Italy) exept for the limited editions.
Production (2007): 115 000 Pipes/year
The factory in Borup crafted all Stanwell pipes from 1965 until 2009. From 2010 on the pipes are crafted by Barontini (Italy) exept for the limited editions.
Production (2007): 115 000 Pipes/year
Stanwell seconds and sub-brands: Christian, Danish Natural, Danish Sovereign, Danske Club, Danwell, Henley, Majestic, Royal Danish, Royal Guard, Scandia, Sorn
See also: Kyringe
Pin-up de StanwellFlame Grain
▲ (Left side)
Stanwell (Italic), Flame grain
(Right side)
Hand-Made
▲ This pipe dates from the post war period when the brand wasn't yet registered.
"Stanwell" is stamped with script italic letters.
The S on the stem appeared only after registration of the trademark.
Selected Briar
▲ (Left side) Stanwell, Regd.N°.969-48,
Hand Made, In Denmark
(Right side) Selected Briar, 19
Hand Made, In Denmark
(Right side) Selected Briar, 19
The "Regd. No." stamping discontinued in late 1960s to very early 1970s
Royal Briar
▲ (Top side) Stanwell, Regd. No. 969-48, Royal Briar
(Underside) 392 Made in Denmark
(Underside) 392 Made in Denmark
▲ The crown's shape (not arched) seems to be slightly different from the usual one.
Majestic
▲ (Underside) 179, Stanwell, Made in Denmark, Majestic
Ben Wade also had both a Majestic sub-brand and a line which are not to be confused with Stanwell's Majestic.
Poul Winsløw for Stanwell
▲ (Underside) Winsløw Stanwell
▲ The crown on "S" is missing.
The Preben Hom factory closed down in late 1985. Poul Winsløw had to start on its own and the first years were tough. Stanwell gave him the opportunity to collaborate by going with them to different exhibitions and finishing pipes. The pipe above is from this period.
Hans Christian Andersen
▲ Hans Christian Andersen
Limited serie for celebration in 2005 of the 200th birth anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen.
Old Briar
▲ (Left side) Stanwell, Regd. No. 969-48, Old Briar (Right side) 580 (wthout filter)
Logo without crown.
The "Regd. No." stamping discontinued in late 1960s to very early 1970s
The "Regd. No." stamping discontinued in late 1960s to very early 1970s
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Dot
Crowned "S" with a dot indicates an acrylic stem. Stanwell started using acrylic for their mouthpieces in 1995. This dot addition has been discontinued.