Anyone Have Contact Info For Ashton or Paul Olsen?

[americaman]

I acquired an interesting Ashton pipe. It is marked “Paul Olsen by Ashton.”

I was curious about this pipe - whether it is a Bill Taylor era or a Craig, and why it was stamped the way it is. Was it a custom pipe for Paul Olsen or did he have a line of pipes made? I was wondering if anyone has contact info for either one, since all I could find was what seems to be an outdated contact for Ashton:

ashtonpipes@googlemail.com

 

[hauntedmyst]

I don't have the info but the 5 indicates a Bill era pipe. Nice score on that one. If you ever seen a full can of Paul Olsen's Own Blend 7000, snatch it up. It's glorious!

 

[donjgiles]

I don't mean to be a bummer, but....
is that a crack going through the shank?

 

[hauntedmyst]

Sorry, now I am on my large monitor and there is no 5. I am still guessing it is a Bill era pipe. I am not sure how much 3rd party work Jimmy does but Bill did quiet a bit for other brands, like Astley, McCrainie's, etc. so it wouldn't be surprising if he did that one for Olsen.

 

[americaman]

I don't mean to be a bummer, but....
is that a crack going through the shank?

Yes sir, repaired by Jesse Jones and barely visible in person.

I am still guessing it is a Bill era pipe. I am not sure how much 3rd party work Jimmy does but Bill did quiet a bit for other brands, like Astley, McCrainie's, etc. so it wouldn't be surprising if he did that one for Olsen.

Thank you. Yeah, I heard Bill Taylor from someone else as well, and the markings on this one look different than current Ashton pipes.

 

[donjgiles]

Yes sir, repaired by Jesse Jones and barely visible in person.

He is one of the best!

 

[mso489]

I like the pipes by former Dunhill craftsmen like Ashtons and Ferndowns. You get some of that tradition and workmanship, with a strong artisan touch, and a more reasoned price. They are expensive, but not too bad.