Nørding: Cut Smooth Bent Billiard (4) Tobacco Pipe

Here we have a relatively restrained take on the bent Billiard from Erik Nording, as it forgoes the carver's often seen wild Freehand shaping cues and doesn't wear any sort of rugged carving or rustication. Instead, this piece opts for a smoky walnut stain which brings some choice grain to the forefront and displays some impressive line work. The pearly white stem and muted shank accent are quite eye catching but don't take anything away from the impressive work on the stummel.