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Ashton Old Church pipe, sandblasted hazelnut colour, classic straight poker model with black ebonite mouthpiece (Asthonite). LX rating. The pipe is very elegant and the hazelnut colour gives it a superior class. The pipe has a great visual impact due to its generous size and the bowl resembles a hammer, making it very original. A classic model with beautiful flaming, which is highlighted by the fine sandblasting. It is large in size and stands out for its capable bowl, which guarantees excellent smokeability in any situation. The wide, smooth rim in contrast gives it an uncommon class. The flat bottom of the bowl makes it very comfortable as it can be placed down without falling over. Its lightness is also due to the special treatment of the briar, which makes it ideal for smoking both while walking and sitting comfortably in an armchair. 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 twice-sandblasted red and black 'Pebble Grain', 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.