Nomenclature & Pricing 

Nomenclature

Grades are indicated by a Maple Leaf symbol from 1 to 5. Pipes are also stamped PARKS, with the Parks Pipes logo, the chronological serial number, and the year of manufacture. All pipes are further marked by a Mother of Pearl signet on the mouthpiece.

For collectors, a detailed description of Parks Pipes’ grading since 2002 is available. A ‘Pipe Details Check’ is also offered to provide information on when a pipe was made, design notes, materials, and grade. To request this complimentary service please Contact.

The letter abbreviations for special accent materials are:

AG Silver AN Antler
AU Gold (Includes karat stamp)
BA Bakelite
BM Bamboo
CE Celluloid
DA Stainless Steel Damascus FO Fordite
HO Horn
MA Fossilized Woolly Mammoth Tusk
ME Meteorite
MR Morta - Ancient Bog Oak
TI Titanium

Further descriptive abbreviations are:

PB Partial Blast
SB Sandblast Gi Giant
Gr Grand
Sm Small DS Diamond Shank ES Elliptical Shank
ExLS Extra Long Shank FB Flat Bottom
LS Long Shank OS Oval Shank
PS Pencil Shank
SqS Square Shank LB Dunhill designation for a stout Billiard shape LC Dunhill designation for an elongated Bent Billiard shape

Pricing Guidelines

Prices are based on the complexity of design, size, quality of wood grain and accent materials on a per pipe basis.

1 Maple Leaf
2 Maple Leaf
3 Maple Leaf
4 Maple Leaf
5 Maple Leaf

Grade Descriptions

1 Maple Leaf - Small to medium classic shapes in sandblast finishes
2 Maple Leaf - Special sandblasts, grand to giant sandblasts, and partial blasts
3 Maple Leaf - Special partial blasts, grand to giant partial blasts, and smooths
4 Maple Leaf - Best grain smooths, grand to giant smooths, and art pipes//sculptural works 5 Maple Leaf - Best pipes and art pipes//sculptural works of exemplary quality

Ordering Overview

Upon selecting a pipe Shape the custom options are: Size, Finish, Grain Alignment, Stain Colour, Stem Material and Accents.

When it is time to begin working on your pipe the remaining balance of 50% is due. As the pipe develops I will update you with process pictures. Once completed you will receive finished pictures and measurements of the pipe for your approval before final payment is requested, and the pipe is shipped. 

Custom Orders

For custom orders please fill out the form below.