Military Mount Commission

[solideogloria86]

Does anyone know of any artisan pipe makers who do military mounts? A paneled Musico billiard with army mount that got away, has been haunting me. I keep watching the new drops and haven't seen anything close come around for months. I figure another one may never come along that ticks all the boxes, so a commission seems like the way to go.

 

[sablebrush52]

Why not contact a few carvers and ask? If they can get the olive they can make the pipe. Three who come to mind because they clearly know their craft would be Scottie Piersel, Ryan Alden, and Jack Howell. Scottie's made gourd calabashes, so she's not afraid of stretching the repertroire what she does.

 

[ashdigger]

Ryan Alden does them

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Chris Asteriou is worth a look. I couldn't find a better photo but here's an example:

Chris is on a bamboo and Danish freehand kick but he's traditionally been all about these classic shapes. I had been eyeing a military mount in a classic shape commission for a few years now...

 

[Chasing Embers]

J. Everett


Ron Powell does spigots.

 

[kcghost]

Scott Thile makes them as well as Jesse Jones. Actually a lot of guys do.