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Measurements & Other Details
- Length: 7.08 in./179.83 mm.
- Weight: 3.20 oz./90.72 g.
- Bowl Height: 2.01 in./51.05 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.39 in./35.31 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.79 in./20.07 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 2.21 in./56.13 mm.
- Stem Material: Other
- Filter: None
- Shape: Freehand
- Finish: Carved
- Material: Briar
- Country: England
About This Pipe
When Chris Askwith started smoking a pipe in 2006, he needed to restore the estate pipes he purchased. A talented silversmith, Askwith discovered that many of his tools and skills lent themselves well to pipes. So, in 2007, Askwith pipes was born. An English artisan, Askwith draws inspiration from the Anglo-French shape charts, but incorporates modern twists, most notably his detailed finishes and colorful stems.
A shape we have never seen before from Chris Askwith, this Sea Urchin is an excellent showcase of the English artisan's crisp line work and his playfulness. The bowl captures the spiny look of it's namesake, as extruded dots surround the bowl and are separated by pronounced, crisp ridgelines that ascend from the heel to the trim, octagonal rim. Out back, the shank and stem are far more traditional, showcasing a sinuous bend as they rise from the transition to the comfortable bit. Furthermore, the stem is fashioned from swirling, green acrylic, which serves as a vibrant, organic counterpart to the jet-black stain of the stummel.
--Zach Podl
