166 – PKN Magazine
PKN Magazine nr 166, published in januari 2022. Includes 5 articles in Dutch language.
- Pipes for the Zeeland Market – Ruud Stam (pdf)
- The collection of Elias Wysocki includes several pipes with a clear connection to Zeeland, three of which were specifically produced for the Zeeland market and date from the period 1680 to 1846. These pipes display, among other motifs, the coat of arms of Zeeland and the gate from the arms of Middelburg, and were likely produced, at least in part, in Gouda. An early pipe (1680–1700) features notably thick bowl decorations, while a beaded-seam pipe (1710–1730) depicts both the Dordrecht Maiden and the Zeeland coat of arms, without these serving as maker’s marks. The third pipe refers to the Koorenbeurs (Corn Exchange) in Middelburg and was presumably issued on the occasion of its reopening in 1846. This pipe bears the mark of Hermanus Zwartjes of Gouda. The significance of the letters I, K, and B on the bowl remains unclear.
- Mr Le Grelle’s Pipe: An Anecdote – Fred Tijmstra (pdf)
- Approximately fifty years ago, Fred Tijmstra visited the collector Delplanque in Mons, who referred him to Le Grelle, the owner of a remarkable Gambier collection. Le Grelle assembled pipes from fragments recovered from the ground and demonstrated an experiment in which clay particles were made to adhere to metal forms by means of an electric current. In this way, a homogeneous clay wall was formed that could dry rapidly and be fired without cracking, in contrast to traditional techniques. He produced a small pipe on the spot, inscribed it, and fired it within a short time. According to Le Grelle, his method prevented deformation and offered possibilities for further experimentation, such as the production of tableware. The pipe has been preserved as a memento and a noteworthy curiosity.
- “Society Pipe” (Bondspijp) – Piet Smiesing (pdf)
- Piet Smiesing’s “Society Pipe” proved, upon acquisition, to be a modern Goedewaagen pipe bearing the inscription “DSB XIth Lustrum 1952.” The pipe refers to the Delftsche Studenten Bond, founded in 1897 as an alternative to the Delftsch Studenten Corps. This association offered students from all social backgrounds a more accessible option, without initiation rites and with lower costs. The pipe most likely served as a commemorative object marking the Bond’s eleventh lustrum in 1952. The find demonstrates that such pipes were also used and appreciated within student culture. As such, the pipe constitutes a tangible testament to the history of student societies in Delft.
- The Three Graces by Wingender-Knoedgen – Ruud Stam (pdf)
- The pipe “The Three Graces” discussed in this article is inspired by the mythological figures Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia, symbols of beauty, joy, and happiness. Its design was likely based on the sculpture of the Three Graces on the Place du Marché, created by Jean Del Cour. The pipe was produced by the firm Wingender-Knoedgen in Chokier, an important pipe factory active between 1835 and 1874. The model is known from a catalogue dating to around 1850 and appears to have been popular, as evidenced by the wear of the mould. The pipe is heavily smoked and consequently discoloured, but bears no maker’s mark. Overall, it illustrates the interplay between art-historical inspiration and pipe production in the nineteenth century.
- Stars from the Mud: An Unknown Pipe Bowl, Possibly from Alphen aan den Rijn – Michiel Purmer (pdf)
- In the Nieuwkoopse Plassen, an unidentified pipe bowl was discovered by John Pietersen and Michiel Purmer. The object, decorated with star-shaped rosettes and bearing the initials MK, dates to the period 1720–1750. The pipe is crudely finished and does not correspond to known production from Gouda, Schoonhoven, Utrecht, or Gorinchem. However, comparable finds featuring star rosettes have been recorded in and around Alphen aan den Rijn, suggesting local production. The use of star motifs also corresponds with the historic coat of arms of Alphen aan den Rijn. It is possible that an existing mould with dot decoration was adapted into a star motif, consistent with inexpensive mass production. The find suggests that this may be the first known example bearing the initials MK from this region and provides a basis for further research.