Bill Shalosky Pipe Bent Ring Blast Tea Pot with Mammoth Ivory

Ring revealing in a black sandblast finish, this bent handful from American carver Bill Shalosky is further adorned with a perfect ring of mammoth ivory.  Bone pale, especially as compared to wood, this elegant touch of organic decoration makes for a striking juxtaposition of detailed texture and dynamic coloring.  Slightly conical in the narrow chamber, this neo-Danish design is particularly well suited for flakes, especially the sweet and grassy virginias, though anything will do well here.  Light enough to clench and large enough to enjoy for deeply satisfying sessions, this smoker will definitely be a favorite in any collection.

Length:  5.09 in / 12.93 cm
Height:  1.62 in / 4.13 cm
Width:  1.73 in / 4.40 cm
Chamber Diameter:  .73 in / 1.87 cm
Chamber Depth:  1.29 in / 3.28 cm
Weight:  1.59 oz / 45.3 g

Origin:  United States
Stummel Material:  Briar
Stem Material:  Ebonite
Other Material:  Mammoth Ivory Ring
Filter:  None

Markings:  (Shalosky), USA, 2021, 514