English Estates: Ashton Old Church Billiard with Silver (XXX) (2020) Tobacco Pipe

Ashton never disappoints when it comes to well-crafted English classics as this robust Billiard can attest, the tall bowl boldly proportioned while the stem gradually tapers to the lip button. Finished here in the tan-toned Old Church series, the well-executed sandblast has brought out the briar's cross-cut pattern, leaving craters of birdseye positioned along the flanks. The stummel's warm hue is brilliantly contrasted by the bright sterling silver band that adorns the shank end that seamlessly leads into the lengthy, tapered vulcanite stem. If you're a fan of traditional shapes or desire a pipe with an abundance of rugged texture, this piece may be irresistible.