John Crosby Pipe On Its Way From Germany...

[misterlowercase]

Pictures of darker pipes don't do them justice. I have no idea of the 'retail' value of your nice looking Hummingbird Nosewarmer, but, I will say that that stem has incredibly perfectly aligned striations and melds perfectly with the shape.

No doubt.
Good eye there Newbroom,

that's one of the elements that drew me to the pipe...

 

[newbroom]

Good eye there Newbroom

That stem is gorgeous in its own right. As much a part of the appeal of that pipe as its gentle flowing shank and tulip like bowl.