Larry Roush: Sandblasted Bent Dublin with Silver (S5) (2463) Tobacco Pipe

At the onset of his career, Larry Roush was mentored by fellow American carver, Michael Butera, and has since become widely recognized and renowned throughout the pipemaking world — especially for his robust shaping, crisp sandblasts, and expert silver work. Offered here is an affably bent Dublin, with hints at the Hourglass design, with a jaunty profile that's apparent even within its hearty overall size. Displaying proportions similar to that of the Italian school, the flaring bowl is slightly pinched at the waistline and houses a generous amount of chamber. There's a touch more stoutness at the shank and transition in this piece than other renditions we've seen from Larry, keeping this one well balanced and consistent in profile. For a finish, the stummel is beautifully sandblasted and stained extra dark to contrast the smoky walnut hue of the polished rim, and it's all a delight to hold in hand. Lastly, Larry does all his own silver work and has accented this piece with a trim ring of sterling silver at the shank-end, transitioning into the brindled stem of sand and earth hues.