American Estates: Vermont Freehand Sandblasted Dublin (PSF POY 2016) Tobacco Pipe

This Dublin from Vermont Freehand employs exquisite contrast throughout its color palette and texture work, making for a piece that provides an intriguing experience for both the eyes and the hand. Dressed in a crisp, inky sandblast, the stummel features a pert bowl with a reserved flare at the fore as a balanced shank stretches out back from a subtly defined transition. An elegant metal accent band adorns the shank end as it meets a sleek saddle stem, whose white, swirling acrylic offers a delightful juxtaposition to the stummel's dark, rugged complexion.