Lee Von Erck has earned a reputation that few American makers can claim—so much so that he’s often called the American Sixten Ivarsson. His work carries that same sense of innovation and mastery, but filtered through a distinctly American hand. Von Erck approaches every pipe as a one-of-a-kind creation, carved with a vision that blends artistry, engineering, and decades of experience.
His signature is his treatment of grain. Von Erck’s oil curing process draws out depth and character in the briar that others can’t replicate, giving his pipes a richness of color and smoking qualities that have become legendary. Shapes are bold, sometimes even defiant, yet always balanced—sculptural pieces that feel as natural in the hand as they look on the rack.
Owning a Von Erck isn’t just about adding another artisan pipe. It’s about owning a piece of living history, a statement of craft that places him in the same conversation as the giants of Denmark. These are pipes built to be smoked, admired, and passed down, carrying with them the aura of a master who elevated American pipe making to world-class status.
Stem is 10/10. Come and take it.
Shipped insured at my expense.
Follow my shop for choice pipes and color commentary, uploaded regularly and original pipes hand made by me, uploaded occasionally. I REGULARLY STOCK 100+ ESTATE PIPES SO CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS
Keywords - briar smoking tobacco pipe rare vintage antique estate pipe potato
I combine shipping on orders over $40 in the continental US, just ask!
Measurements available upon request.
My shipping is a little more than some. I use UPS (unless it’s going to a PO Box or non contiguous US) because UPS has a 98% success rate versus UPS at 87.5%. I have a dedicated UPS representative who goes above and beyond in the rare case there is a shipping issue. Three-ish dollars is worth the peace of mind in my opinion
Lee Von Erck has earned a reputation that few American makers can claim—so much so that he’s often called the American Sixten Ivarsson. His work carries that same sense of innovation and mastery, but filtered through a distinctly American hand. Von Erck approaches every pipe as a one-of-a-kind creation, carved with a vision that blends artistry, engineering, and decades of experience.
His signature is his treatment of grain. Von Erck’s oil curing process draws out depth and character in the briar that others can’t replicate, giving his pipes a richness of color and smoking qualities that have become legendary. Shapes are bold, sometimes even defiant, yet always balanced—sculptural pieces that feel as natural in the hand as they look on the rack.
Owning a Von Erck isn’t just about adding another artisan pipe. It’s about owning a piece of living history, a statement of craft that places him in the same conversation as the giants of Denmark. These are pipes built to be smoked, admired, and passed down, carrying with them the aura of a master who elevated American pipe making to world-class status.
Stem is 10/10. Come and take it.
Shipped insured at my expense.
Follow my shop for choice pipes and color commentary, uploaded regularly and original pipes hand made by me, uploaded occasionally. I REGULARLY STOCK 100+ ESTATE PIPES SO CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS
Keywords - briar smoking tobacco pipe rare vintage antique estate pipe potato
I combine shipping on orders over $40 in the continental US, just ask!
Measurements available upon request.
My shipping is a little more than some. I use UPS (unless it’s going to a PO Box or non contiguous US) because UPS has a 98% success rate versus UPS at 87.5%. I have a dedicated UPS representative who goes above and beyond in the rare case there is a shipping issue. Three-ish dollars is worth the peace of mind in my opinion
