Bill Shalosky Pipe 487 Bent Ring Blast Apple with Kingwood

Stunningly distinctive and even in the british tan deep sandblast finish, this large bent briar from American carver, Bill Shalosky, has a healthy bit of heft in the thick ring blasted walls and sturdy round shank.  Adorned with a ring of kingwood, said to be the hardest in the rosewood family, the cookie jar saddle pulls the eye along the stout proportions to a thin bite point and comfortable button.  Like all of Bill's work, the draw here is simply sublime and this ample cheeked, large chambered puffer will practically do all the work no matter what tobacco graces the bowl.

Length:  5.94 in / 15.09 cm
Height:  2.18 in / 5.55 cm
Width:  2.07 in / 5.25 cm
Chamber Diameter:  .84 in / 2.14 cm
Chamber Depth:  1.75 in / 4.45 cm
Weight:  2.91 in / 82.6 g

Origin:  United States
Stummel Material:  Briar
Stem Material:  Ebonite
Other Material:  Kingwood Shank Cap
Filter:  None

Markings:  Shalosky, USA, 2020 487