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Ashton Claret pipe, sandblasted in bright red, classic semi-curved pot model with black ebonite mouthpiece (Asthonite). Rating X. The pipe is very elegant and its bright colour gives it a superior class. Its extra-long mouthpiece ensures a consistently cool smoke. It is small/medium in size and stands out for its more than discreet bowl, which guarantees excellent smokeability in any situation. Its lightness is also due to the special treatment of the briar, making it ideal for smoking while walking or sitting comfortably in an armchair. The low, wide bowl is ideal for flake tobaccos as it oxygenates them more, allowing you to appreciate every little nuance. It has the distinctive feature of a hexagonal bowl, which gives it a superior class. It is also precious with its fine silver mouthpiece. The double sandblasting makes it very pleasant to hold, as if it were 'softer' to the touch. Excellent for walking, given its lower propensity for scratches and marks. It is famous for dry smoking.
William 'Ashton' Taylor worked for Dunhill for twenty-five years, where he began his apprenticeship as a pipe maker at the age of fifteen. In 1983, he had the courage to set up his own business and since then his pipes have found admirers all over the world. Billy, as his friends call him, has maintained the classic style he learned at Dunhill. At first, he had no stock of seasoned and well-dried briar. Therefore, he had to find another solution to remove the tannin from the "young" wood. To this end, the bowls of his pipes are now hardened in boiling oil, which gives them excellent performance and prevents the bitter taste typical of fresh briar. The mouthpieces are made from a compound he invented (Ashtonite), which makes them pleasant to hold in the mouth, softer than methacrylate, but without the unpleasant effect of changing colour. The most popular finish is the 'Pebble Grain' in red and black, sandblasted twice, which gives a beautiful, unique feel to the touch.
The pipe for sale is exactly the one shown in the photos. Once sold, as it is handmade and therefore unique, the pipe will be removed from the website. The actual colour of the pipe may vary slightly from the photo as each monitor has its own colour tone. The dimensions have been measured accurately but may vary by a millimetre, either more or less.