Werner Mummert: Sandblasted Brandy Tobacco Pipe

It's easy to see the inspiration behind most of Werner Mummert's pipes. The German artisan is often seen taking elements of modern art and architecture and creating a one-of-a-kind pipe through them. His portfolio is vast and eccentric, showcasing whimsical pipes similar to this Brandy. While more classic interpretations of this shape may be bowl-centric, this piece is the opposite, with the visual weight drawn to the aft. Up front, the bowl is traditionally inclined, with walls tapering inward to the rim from a full-bodied heel. It's the shank and stem that automatically grab the attention, with the former's topside informed by a singular ridgeline as it dramatically flares to the mouthpiece. It's met by the equally broad shoulders of a vulcanite saddle stem, one accent with multicolored swirling hues at its base. The light stummel is finished in Mummert's signature tanblast, displaying impeccable growth rings throughout the bowl and shank.