Dreadnoughts (aka Diamond-Shanked, Banded, Bent Billiards)

[AroEnglish]

This has become my latest pipe desire and I don't see many modern examples of it. I can only think of the Peterson Milverton as the only factory pipe in this shape. I recently saw a wonderful rendition done by Michael Parks. Then there’s this old KB&B that slipped through my hands.

It seems like this was a more common shape in the past. I’m guessing the band on a diamond shank is a lot of work which is why it’s not so common anymore.

I’d love to see other renditions of this shape, especially ones that are still being produced today.

 

[Casual]

I like this shape too, and there are few modern examples. I recently got a Peterson Milverton (XL24) that looks great, though I suspect unless I get it redrilled it’s destined to be a gurgler.

Though not a factory pipe, my only other example is this Altinay, albeit with a saddle stem:

 

[canucklehead]

I saw a corn version of that shape on Ebay a while back but it was way overpriced, I saved a pic though.

 

[verporchting]

Never heard the term for this shape before now but I thought it was pretty strange when I bought it. Like it couldn’t make up its mind what to be when it grew up.

This one is by Wally Frank and probably had the most handling marks, minor dings and outright pits of any pipe I’ve ever owned but somehow it just looked well used, well loved and like something I would enjoy smoking. Turns out that is exactly the case. Really enjoy this one and now I know the shape name. Bonus!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Never heard the term for this shape before

Not so much of a shape name as it is a name of a specific pipe like Dr. Grabow's Omega. The Dreadnought was a stubby, tapered stemmed, diamond shaped billiard from BBB.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Good luck in your pursuit. I’m looking for a diamond shank dublin

 

[karam]

Something about combining sharp angles with curves doesn’t work for me, but love the name.

 

[Casual]

Good luck in your pursuit. I’m looking for a diamond shank dublin

Oh yes? Maybe this:

 

[Ahi Ka]

That’s really nice. I should have said I’m looking for a straight pipe.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

This has become my latest pipe desire and I don't see many modern examples of it. I can only think of the Peterson Milverton as the only factory pipe in this shape. I recently saw a wonderful rendition done by Michael Parks. Then there’s this old KB&B that slipped through my hands.

It seems like this was a more common shape in the past. I’m guessing the band on a diamond shank is a lot of work which is why it’s not so common anymore.

I’d love to see other renditions of this shape, especially ones that are still being produced today.

Not so much of a shape name as it is a name of a specific pipe like Dr. Grabow's Omega. The Dreadnought was a stubby, tapered stemmed, diamond shaped billiard from BBB.

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What's it called when they're not bent?

 

[Chasing Embers]

What's it called when they're not bent

I've never seen one of that make that wasn’t bent.

 

[Alejo R.]

This has become my latest pipe desire and I don't see many modern examples of it. I can only think of the Peterson Milverton as the only factory pipe in this shape. I recently saw a wonderful rendition done by Michael Parks. Then there’s this old KB&B that slipped through my hands.

It seems like this was a more common shape in the past. I’m guessing the band on a diamond shank is a lot of work which is why it’s not so common anymore.

I’d love to see other renditions of this shape, especially ones that are still being produced today.

Charatan Trafalgar 489

 

[Ahi Ka]

I just thought they were called diamond shank (bent) billiards.

here’s a straight bbb

BBB Diamond shank billiard

Blog by Steve Laug This older BBB Diamond Shank billiard was a pleasure to bring back to life. I love the older BBBs and this one has a place in my collection. It is only stamped BBB in the diamond…

rebornpipes.com

And blue room briars used to have some by Jesse Jones, though they were less stubby.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

I've never seen one of that make that wasn’t bent.

I have this kookey commemorative Ashton from a few years ago:

Please excuse the stem not being fitted properly after the cleaning.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have this kookey commemorative Ashton from a few years ago:

Please excuse the stem not being fitted properly after the cleaning.

Likely like the Millerton it would be called a diamond shank billiard. Man that's pretty. ?

 

[AroEnglish]

Charatan Trafalgar 489
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Cool pipe but this looks more like a pot to me.

 

[Hovannes]

I had one once, long ago. It was a Savory, if I recollect correctly. Sadly long gone and sorry, no pictures.

 

[Toast]

And blue room briars used to have some by Jesse Jones, though they were less stubby.

They've got one up at the moment from last weeks drop, a Crawford...

Jerry Crawford Pipe Contrast Blast Dublin with Diamond Shank – Blue Room Briars

Diamond shanks - hard. Contrast blast finish - very difficult. Combine those with a classic dublin shape and a perfectly tapered stem, and this handmade from Jerry Crawford is nothing short of a winner. Even though the dynamic finish has plenty of texture and growth rings, Jerry's work has a...

www.blueroombriars.com

 

[Ahi Ka]

They've got one up at the moment from last weeks drop, a Crawford...

Jerry Crawford Pipe Contrast Blast Dublin with Diamond Shank – Blue Room Briars

Diamond shanks - hard. Contrast blast finish - very difficult. Combine those with a classic dublin shape and a perfectly tapered stem, and this handmade from Jerry Crawford is nothing short of a winner. Even though the dynamic finish has plenty of texture and growth rings, Jerry's work has a...

www.blueroombriars.com

Screw you bro. Why did you show me that

 

[Toast]

Sorry!