American Estates: Perry White Smooth Dublin (8PT43) (A1) Tobacco Pipe

This lengthy Perry White Dublin was crafted by the late Bob Swanson, who died in 2020. The tall, stout bowl features a slight flare to the rim and houses a generous chamber depth within thick walls, while a firm heel is the basis for a multi-faceted shank that tapers toward the stem's bit. The framed panels lend textural diversity to this otherwise smooth, auburn-stained pipe, while a trim, cream-colored ring at the shank end offers a pop of light color. There's much to appreciate from the briar's natural grain, as fiery licks of flame can be seen on all flanks, dancing upward from the heel, while pinpricks of beautiful birdseye populate the rim.