Brindle Paneled Poker (XXX) (2026) Tobacco Pipe

Founded in 1983 by William "Bill" Ashton-Taylor, who worked as a Dunhill apprentice, the Ashton workshop is lauded for its incredibly high standards of quality and mastery of classic English design principles. Jimmy Craig currently heads the company, having taken up the mantle after Bill's passing in 2009. Since then, he has sustained the Ashton legacy by steadfastly following the founder's philosophy of equally prioritizing all parts of the pipe, and utilizing only the best materials and most pristine finishing.

Rendered in XXX sizing, this paneled Poker is one of Ashton's larger offerings, though its chamber size remains moderate, making it well-suited for a wide variety of blends and smoking occasions. Both bowl and shank are framed by an octet of ridgelines, which add crisp definition to the form. Speaking of "crisp," that's exactly how I would describe the sandblast that finishes this piece; the defined texture and rich auburn stain both render the briar's handsome grain with impressive detail. A cumberland stem completes the composition, its brindled, burgundy finish pairing quite seamlessly with the stummel's sandblast.