Year of the Author (Chris Asteriou)

ssjones

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May 11, 2011

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #1

This was the year of the Author shape for my collection. I added a Ryan Alden interpretation at the NOLA show and yesterday Chris Asteriou notified me that this one was ready. I had commissioned it in the summer, but Chris is a busy guy. In mid-November, he sent me some raw pictures of the pipe, which was ready for the blaster. During blasting, a serious flaw was uncovered, so he had to start again. I love Chris' cross-grain Cumberland stems and that was requested. This one is winging it's way over from Greece.

 

stanlaurel

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 31, 2015

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #2

Absolutely beautiful!! I have an author which is among my top smokers.

 

lifesizehobbit

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 23, 2015

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386

• Dec 9, 2015

• #3

Nice; I've looked at a bunch of Savinelli Author shapes and they've intrigued me. But nothing like this - sweet.

 

jkrug

Lifer

Jan 23, 2015

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #4

That's a sweet looking Author Al. Hope she lands safe and sound soon. ::

 

gloucesterman

Lifer

Jan 4, 2015

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11

Massachusetts

• Dec 9, 2015

• #5

Absolutely stunning. I've always thought of the Author as a not so distant cousin of the Rhodie and have several in my collection. That one however has me drooling on myself. Nice addition to your already impressive collection. Dutch

 

tbradsim1

Lifer

Jan 14, 2012

9,104

11,066

Southwest Louisiana

• Dec 9, 2015

• #6

What a Lovely Pipe Al, almost too pretty to smoke. HaHa, just kidding, :clap:

 

fitzy

Lifer

Nov 13, 2012

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NY

• Dec 9, 2015

• #7

Beautiful pipe.
I purchased my first author this year and I'm loving it. I ended up commissioning my first pipe which happens to be an author with a cumberland stem and a small wood inlay.

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

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32

• Dec 9, 2015

• #8

Lovely pipe. I like how it flows as a single shape, like a big comma, reminiscent of the 1920s design style.

 

jguss

Lifer

Jul 7, 2013

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #9

Great pipe, Al. From one of the top artisans working today; and a helluva nice guy too.

 

sablebrush52

The Bard Of Barlings

Jun 15, 2013

19,775

45,378

Southern Oregon

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #10

Stunning!

 

sajgre

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 13, 2010

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #11

Congrats!! Expect top pipe, he is one of the best imo.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #12

That's one of the most intricate stem patterns I've seen, just masterful in its craftsmanship. I have two authors, a Peterson K&P and a Luciano. Also, a cousin, the Diplomat shape from Johs. Nothing quite like yours, but a good wide-bowled shape for unfolding more complex blends. You get a six tobacco blend, and learn why it is worth the attention.

 

jvnshr

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Sep 4, 2015

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #13

Amazing!

 

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

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wv

• Dec 9, 2015

• #14

That's a stunner!

 

jpmcwjr

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May 12, 2015

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Carmel Valley, CA

• Dec 9, 2015

• #15

All of the above! Very very nice. Something quite like that is on my list of hopefuls.

 

georged

Lifer

Mar 7, 2013

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #16

This thread seems like a perfect time to remind everyone that the official contest shape for the upcoming North American Pipe Carving Contest (June of 2016) is the Author.
Meaning, someone is going to win SEVEN pipes as nice as Chris's---along with a custom display stand from high end furniture maker---for $25. 8O
I'm not kidding. Twenty five bucks.
Happens every year. (Chance Whittamore won last year's set of cavaliers)
Tickets will go on sale in plenty of time, so don't worry about clicking anything at the moment. I just wanted to give you Author enthusiasts something to daydream about (pipedream about?) through the coming cold weather.

 

philobeddoe

Lifer

Oct 31, 2011

7,439

11,742

East Indiana

• Dec 9, 2015

• #17

That's a real beauty Al, your collection of Authors is starting to rival Random House!

 

ssjones

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May 11, 2011

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• Dec 9, 2015

• #18

Thanks guys, I'm anxious to get this one in hand.
Here's the granddaddy of Author shapes, the Dunhill CK (Shell, 1971)

The Sasieni Ashford (Shape 88) is considered an Author, but it is not as chunky. This is a Four Dot Rustic.

I still have one gaping hole on my "Holy Grail" list, a Comoys 256. These are like hens teeth and it will be pricey.

 

fishnbanjo

Lifer

Feb 27, 2013

3,030

64

• Dec 9, 2015

• #19

Yowza! The rustication on the bowl is outstanding but I don't know if the block of material he used for that stem was grained that way or if he can maneuver it while softened to make that appear as grain, however he does it he hit that one out of the park, I know you will enjoy it Al his pipes smoke great.

banjo

 

dutch65

Might Stick Around

Feb 11, 2012

93

2

• Dec 12, 2015

• #20

I really enjoy following your acquisitions Al, as you have amassed a fine collection on several levels!
How much does she weigh? I'm sure since this was a commission, the weight lands in the sweet spot you prefer, but I am still curious.