Partially Sandblasted Strawberry Wood Pierced Fish (with Stand) Tobacco Pipe

Jared Coles' signature style merges the Danish school's clean lines and graceful curves with a bold, muscular aesthetic that's distinctly North American, resulting in pipes that are both visually striking and expertly balanced — offering sophistication without sacrificing durability. This Pierced Fish is a fetching example of Coles' design sensibility, and a striking marriage of craftsmanship and aesthetics.

True to its name, when viewed in profile, this piece evokes a fish in motion: the bowl's narrow fore wall mirroring the animal's head and the vertically poised shank mimicking a fanning tail fin. The "Pierced" aspect of this piece refers to the small hole drilled through the upper part of the stummel, which accepts a "spear" made of antler that supports and suspends the stummel on its horizontal axis. The spear's base nestles securely into a beautifully finished pear wood stand, which not only provides stable support but also enhances the overall presentation, perfectly complementing the organic elegance of the pipe.

Rather than traditional briar, this piece is crafted from strawberry wood, a material renowned for its rich and attractive grain. A lively dual finish enhances its character: A crisp sandblast reveals radiating growth rings across one flank of the stummel, while a smooth polish highlights cross grain on the upper stummel and part of the shank. The pipe's substantial thickness gives the composition a solid presence, balanced beautifully by its supple, flowing curves.