Bill Shalosky Pipe Sandblast Morta Billiard with Fordite

There is nothing delicate about this bold and robust sandblast morta billiard from Bill Shalosky.  As is one of his trademarks, the proportions here are thick and masculine and about as far away from foppish and petite as one can get.  Trimmed with a multicolored and detailed band of fordite, this tapered cream stemmed creation is enthralling for more than just a shapely figure, but an expert composition of both line and ensemble of decoration, from finish to insert. There is so much detail here, it has a kind of buzz.   Modern in presentation, but timeless in its soul, this breathtaking pipe from Bill is a sure bet to be as good a smoker as it is a unique example of American artistry.

Length:  5.58 in / 14.17 cm
Height:  2.06 in / 5.24 cm
Width:  1.59 in / 4.05 cm
Chamber Diameter:  .89 in / 2.27 cm
Chamber Depth:  1.57 in / 4.00 cm
Weight:  1.99 oz / 56.5 g

Origin:  United States
Stummel Material:  Morta
Stem Material:  Acrylic
Other Material:  Fordite Insert
Filter:  None

Markings:  (Shalosky), USA, 2021, 521