What Shape is This Radice?

[mackeson]

I got this pipe used 10 years or so ago and have always called it a bulldog, knowing this is probably inaccurate. Recently, I've seen a lot of discussion about the author shape, and this seems closer. Knowing Radice's "artistic license" with shapes, this could probably fall into more than one category. In any case, it's a great smoker, aesthetically pleasing -to me-, and feels great in the hand. So, what say you, knowledgeable forum members? What shape would you say this is?

 

[mackeson]

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I tried pasting from my forum album, but couldn't make it work. I'll keep trying

 

[mackeson]

 

[mackeson]

IMG isn't working for me, let's try this...

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[Chasing Embers]

I would call that a rhodesian.

 

[mackeson]

Thanks Duane. I've always been curious about this one.

It definitely has the Italian neo-classical chubby characteristics which made positive ID a bit tough for me.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Very fine example, and love the contrast of the rustication and smooth.

 

[mso489]

chasing' got it -- it's a Rhody.

 

[mso489]

There is variation on most shapes, but bulldogs characteristically have the diamond shank. They may or may not have the bead line, but the squared off diagonal shank is a classic trait. Some "bulldogs" round this off quite a bit. Sav does that on some, but most 'dogs have the shank diamond-shaped.

 

[tschiraldi]

Yep, definitely a Rhodesian, and a pretty one at that!