Two new pipes...

[hiplainsdrifter]

I am excited about getting two great pipes and I thought I would share. Building my collection should be easy if this keeps up, as both were at basket pipe prices. The first is a turn of the century English calabash. The gourd color on this one is what attracted it to me- but I was able to snatch it up pretty cheap. The second is an Ashton Canadian second pipe (unmarked but verified to be a real Ashton). It is new but I can't wait to try it out. Hopefully it smokes as wonderfully as Ashtons are known to. It is super light and I think it will make a great pipe for backpacking and canoeing.

 

[hiplainsdrifter]

Previous owner was in marketing and got it as a sample from R.D. Field. Perhaps not a bombproof verification, but the pipe's weight, stain, etc. seem to jive- seems like it will be a great pipe either way. You can even faintly smell the oil treated briar.

 

[stogie37]

That Canadian looks sweet! If it smokes like the vast majority of Ashtons I've owned, you're going to be really pleased! Break-in should be a breeze as well. Enjoy ::

 

[colorduke]

Nice Canadian pipe .

 

[hiplainsdrifter]

Me too herbindave- I figured at worst it was a fair price for a low grade Canadian, at best it is indeed an Ashton and a screamin deal. We will see how it smokes.

 

[frennchy11]

Either way, looks really nice!

 

[kyletheaviator]

Hope they treat you well! I love the excitement of getting a new pipe, especially after the anticipation of waiting for them to arrive!

 

[docrx]

Happy smokin!

 

[brian64]

Looks like an Ashton to me. Both very nice...congrats!