An Elegant, Low-Profile Benelux Classic with a Graceful Sweep
For smokers seeking an incredibly comfortable, entry-level vintage piece with genuine European pedigree, this Hilson Olympiad is a brilliant choice. Produced under the expert stewardship of the Royal Dutch Gubbels factory, this Shape 36 Prince offers a timelessly elegant silhouette that is as highly functional as it is budget-friendly.
The Architecture & Profile
Cut into the legendary Prince pattern, the stummel features a beautifully compressed, rounded bowl with thick, insulating walls that keep the pipe running cool. The shank transitions into a long, slender, quarter-bent stem that creates a graceful, sweeping profile. This design is highly favored by conversationalists and readers, as the low center of gravity makes it an exceptionally effortless clencher.
The Olympiad finish showcases a lovely, warm contrast stain that accentuates a neat mixture of cross-grain and tight birds-eye swirled around the flanks of the bowl.
Curation Notes:
Condition: Very Good Vintage Estate condition. Reamed, and polished. In total honesty to the buyer, there is a tiny, superficial surface scratch on the smooth rim that is only visible when caught at a specific angle under direct studio lighting—leaving the crisp profile of the rim entirely unaffected.
Stem & Comfort: Fitted with its original jet-black vulcanite stem. The airway is clear, and the bite zone is smooth and comfortable.
Nomenclature & Provenance: Stamped with sharp clarity on the sides of the shank:
Left flank features the crisp Hilson over Olympiad.
Right flank carries the traditional factory shape code: 36.
Since everyone has their own preferred methods to clean and sterilise internals of the shank and stem, we have intentionally not done this.
If you are interested in purchasing this pipe, please use the contact form, we are also open to receiving offers on any pipe.
Maker: Hilson
Shape: ¼ Bent Prince
Line / Finish: Olympiad
Country: Netherlands
Era: 1980s
Stem Material: Vulcanite
Filter System: None
Length: 155 mm
Weight: 31 g
Chamber Diameter: 21 mm
Ships from The Netherlands
International shipping available
Secure packaging and tracked shipment included
An Elegant, Low-Profile Benelux Classic with a Graceful Sweep
For smokers seeking an incredibly comfortable, entry-level vintage piece with genuine European pedigree, this Hilson Olympiad is a brilliant choice. Produced under the expert stewardship of the Royal Dutch Gubbels factory, this Shape 36 Prince offers a timelessly elegant silhouette that is as highly functional as it is budget-friendly.
The Architecture & Profile
Cut into the legendary Prince pattern, the stummel features a beautifully compressed, rounded bowl with thick, insulating walls that keep the pipe running cool. The shank transitions into a long, slender, quarter-bent stem that creates a graceful, sweeping profile. This design is highly favored by conversationalists and readers, as the low center of gravity makes it an exceptionally effortless clencher.
The Olympiad finish showcases a lovely, warm contrast stain that accentuates a neat mixture of cross-grain and tight birds-eye swirled around the flanks of the bowl.
Curation Notes:
Condition: Very Good Vintage Estate condition. Reamed, and polished. In total honesty to the buyer, there is a tiny, superficial surface scratch on the smooth rim that is only visible when caught at a specific angle under direct studio lighting—leaving the crisp profile of the rim entirely unaffected.
Stem & Comfort: Fitted with its original jet-black vulcanite stem. The airway is clear, and the bite zone is smooth and comfortable.
Nomenclature & Provenance: Stamped with sharp clarity on the sides of the shank:
Left flank features the crisp Hilson over Olympiad.
Right flank carries the traditional factory shape code: 36.
Since everyone has their own preferred methods to clean and sterilise internals of the shank and stem, we have intentionally not done this.
If you are interested in purchasing this pipe, please use the contact form, we are also open to receiving offers on any pipe.
Maker: Hilson
Shape: ¼ Bent Prince
Line / Finish: Olympiad
Country: Netherlands
Era: 1980s
Stem Material: Vulcanite
Filter System: None
Length: 155 mm
Weight: 31 g
Chamber Diameter: 21 mm
Ships from The Netherlands
International shipping available
Secure packaging and tracked shipment included
