This one showed on via a member on another pipe forum. As an Ashford shape fan, I jumped at the opportunity to restore it! It was in great shape with no structural issues. We elected to retain some of the patina, which is my preferred method with pipes of this age.
Here's the full write-upon the Reborn Pipes blog:
https://rebornpipes.com/2019/02/16/mr-pickwick-ashford-restoration/
And the finished pipe, ready for another lifetime of enjoyment. I don't do many pipes that aren't my own these days (time!) but I really enjoyed working on this one.4
Here's the full write-upon the Reborn Pipes blog:
https://rebornpipes.com/2019/02/16/mr-pickwick-ashford-restoration/
And the finished pipe, ready for another lifetime of enjoyment. I don't do many pipes that aren't my own these days (time!) but I really enjoyed working on this one.4
