Ashton: Pebble Grain Dublin with Silver (XX) Tobacco Pipe

Headed by Jimmy Craig, English workshop Ashton primarily crafts pipes of a timeless, classical style, often elevated by stems of signature brindled vulcanite and fitments of elegant silver. This Dublin is an especially sleek take on the classic shape, with a wide transition that gives way to a consistently tapering shank and stem combination, the junction marked by a broad band of silver. Up front, the bowl stands on a sweeping heel, its walls canting forward gently as they flare out to a flat rim and offering enough curvature in hand for comfort while smoking. Zulu-like in silhouette, this pipe is a delightfully lightweight piece whose rakish outline affords its jaunty, charming character. Dressed in the crisp sandblast and earthy stain of the Pebble Grain finish, this piece showcases handsome grain throughout and plenty of rugged texture to appreciate.