Finishes

Light
Medium
Dark
Sandblasted
Carved Rustication
Coral Rustication

 

 

Stem Material

Three main types of stem material are Black Ebonite, Black Acrylic, and Cumberland. Special stem materials available by request are Bakelite, Amber, Horn, Swirl Ebonite and Coloured Acrylic. Please enquire for current stock.

1. Black Ebonite
A hardened rubber compound in an earthen-black colour. Also known as Vulcanite. When polished it acquires a satin sheen.

2. Black Acrylic
Also known as Lucite, Perlite or Metacrillato. Acrylic polishes to a mirror-gloss and preserves its shine.

3. Cumberland
Madder-red pigment is blended with Ebonite. Swirling produces a unique faux wood finish

4. Special
Bakelite: Vintage plastic most often availalbe in yellow and amber tones.

Amber: Sourced from rare antique pipe stems and cheroot holders, and cut from solid block.

Horn: A beautiful material with variegated cream and black tones. Curved under high pressure using steam.

Swirl Ebonite: Various colour swirls mixed with black.

Acrylic: Assorted iridescent, opaque and translucent colour mixes.

***Please enquire for availability Special Stem Materials.

 

Nomenclature

and Pricing

 

Nomenclature

The first Roman numeral is a serial number, followed by a Grade of I -VI, and then a number designating the year in which the pipe was crafted. Grade VI pipes are also stamped with a Canadian Maple Leaf.

***Early Parks Pipes were categorized as 'Freehand' or 'Custom' designs. All Parks Pipes are unique, whether a freehand, classic, or custom piece, so the previous classifications have been united as one category; thus revising the serial number to a single roman numeral, followed by a grade. Pipes previously classified as 'Freehand' or 'Custom' will maintain their original designation.

A record of all Parks pipes is maintained.

 

Pricing Guidelines

Prices are indicative of workmanship, size, extras and the quality of the wood grain on a per pipe basis.

Sizes indicated, Small, Medium and Large, refer to Dunhill Group 2-3, Group 4-5, and Group 6-7 to ODA respectively. All Parks Pipes are fitted with handmade stems and are priced in USD.

Grade I > $265.oo and up (Small Rusticates with Handmade Stems)

Grade II > $285.oo and up (Medium Rusticates with Handmade Stems)

Grade III > $350.oo and up (Sandblasts and Large Rusticates with Handmade Stems)

Grade IV > $450.oo and up (Rusticate, Sandblast or Partially Smooth Art Pipes, Marked by a Red Dot)

Grade V > $600.oo and up (Excellent Grained Smooths and Art Pipes, Marked by a Freshwater Mother of Pearl Signet)

Grade VI > $1000.oo and up (Best Grained Smooths, Marked by a Freshwater Mother of Pearl Signet and a Canadian Maple Leaf)

***Priced in USD.