Emil Chonowitsch Smooth Pot (Replacement Tenon) Tobacco Pipe

Emil Chonowitsch ran a tobacco shop in Copenhagen with his wife following World War II, but it wasn't until his retirement that he met with friends working in ceramics and decided that making something with his hands would be his next pursuit. Poul Rasmussen hired Emil to do pipe repairs, and would eventually bring on Emil's son, Jess, to help lighten the workload. Emil eventually bought an old school building south of Copenhagen to serve as his own workshop, where Jess would join his father before striking out on his own. Emil retired from making pipes in 1992 and died in 1996.

This Pot of Emil's has striking flame grain all the way around the squat, lightly-tapered bowl, stretching from the birdseye of the heel up to the rim. The grain spreads to the shank, as well, before a lengthy vulcanite stem stretches back to the bit. Emil managed to keep this piece feather-light at just under one ounce in weight, making it easier to clench despite its nearly six-inch length. Precisely crafted and dressed with great grain, this work of Emil's is an excellent testament to his abilities as a pipe maker.