Mastro De Paja (1981 Make) Partial Sandblast Bent Apple with Nickel Estate Pipe

Finished with a dark liquored brown, this Mastro de Paja bent apple estate pipe has a round shank and a smooth finished bowl with a sandblasted shank that has been somewhat polished.  The saddle stem is offset with a trimmed band of nickel for a composition that is a spread of texture and material.  The smooth bowl is replete with straight grain displayed with contrast while the rim is tightly knit with the resulting birdseye and the saddle stem is an acrylic that will never oxidize.  The large and conical chamber has plenty of room for a tongue friendly blend and the draw here is marvelously smooth.  In excellent condition, this Italian handmade does have a minor handling mark on the left side of the bowl.

Length:  5.60 in / 14.22 cm
Height:  2.03 in / 5.15 cm
Width:  1.70 in / 4.34 cm
Chamber Diameter:  .91 in / 2.31 cm
Chamber Depth:  1.75 in / 4.46 cm 
Weight:  1.99 oz / 56.5 g

Origin:  Italy
Stummel Material:  Briar
Stem Material:  Acrylic
Other Material:  Nickel
Filter:  None

Markings:  "Mastro de Paja", FATTA A MANO, 1981, (2C)