My New Clark Layton Commssion

[zitotczito]

Well here is a pic of my new commission that was just finished and I should get in a few days. I can't wait to try her out.

 

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And the particulars:
Weight: 1.8 ounces

Length: 5 3/4"

Width: 1 15/16"

Height: 1 15/16"

Tobacco Chamber: .84" or just under 7/8" diameter, by, 1 1/2" deep.

Actual copper metal ring

Greek Briar

Stem: Black Ebonite

Tenon: one piece integral stem/tenon, Ebonite

Finish: Smooth, dark brown/ dark red

Certificate

soft leather bag

'Open airway"

Will pass a pipe cleaner from bit to bowl without taking pipe apart

 

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[mso489]

Metalwork is tricky on pipes. It can look tacked on. This is among the finest I've seen, perfectly joined to the briar and stem material. To have a pipe this substantial and massive come in at 1.8 ounces is incredible. This is superb work, craftsmanship and design. Bravo.

 

[zitotczito]

mso489, these were the pics Mr. Layton sent and I was really pleased to say the least. I had originally thought to also have a copper band on the stem but deferred to Clark and to say the least his design was spot on. The Copper ring sets the pipe off and gives it a focal point with out being gaudy. I wondered how he was going to do it and he sent me pics the whole way, I was amazed at how it was done.
I can't wait to actually get the pipe and take some better pics.

 

[cigrmaster]

That is a great looking pipe. I have never heard of that carver before, I will have to keep my eye open for his work. Congrats on an great addition to your collection.