Stanwell Shape Numbers and Designers: Difference between revisions

Stanwell has produced many different lines of pipes using numbered shapes from their catalog. Sometimes the difference between lines is the stain used, such as in the Golden Contrast line. Sometimes the difference is the quality of briar patterns, such as in the Flawless line. At other times, however, a set of established shape numbers have been used for a line of pipes where more significant formal variations differentiate these pipes from other lines using the same numbers. This can lead to confusion, as the same shape and shape number from one line may include very different features from the design most commonly associated with that shape, such as the addition of a mount or a difference in stem type. Nevertheless, these pipes are, by Stanwell's own designation, the 'same' shape, with the same corresponding shape number (in some instances, an extra digit is added to the original number, however). To help in clearing up potential confusion, a list of Stanwell lines featuring significant variations from established shapes and shape numbers are presented here in alphabetical order:

* Antique. Half-sandblasted with amber-like red or yellow acrylic mounts and flared push stems. Normal shape codes (e.g. Antique 25 = a variation of shape 25).