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Item & Condition:RARE UNSMOKED 1993 BILL ASHTON TAYLOR "CLARET" PIPE XXX
If you are here reading this, then you already know who William "Bill" Ashton-Taylor is. If not, there is a wealth of information on pipedia about him. In short, he left Dunhill after decades of working there and went onto found the Ashton Pipe company in 1983.
The Ashton Claret series is a rare but distinct, crimson-hued finish line introduced by "Bill" Ashton-Taylor. It has unique characteristics:
Oil-Curing Process: Like all Ashton pipes, Claret bowls undergo Bill Taylor's signature boiling-oil-curing technique to remove bitter tars and tannins from the raw briar.
The Claret Finish: A vibrant crimson/red-hued sandblast (and select smooth or panel variants) that highlights DEEP grain rings and is often viewed as an homage to Dunhill's historic Red Bark finish.
Ashtonite Stems: Equipped with Ashton's proprietary hand-cut Ashtonite or vulcanite/acrylic stems, which offer a softer, more comfortable jaw feel than hard acrylic while resisting oxidation
This pipe is nothing short of amazing! With deep deep sandblasted grain, a vibrant stain, oil cured briar and made to absolute perfection by the best pipe carver on the planet (yup I said it). I aint selling this one cheap guys (and ladies). I will keep it in my collection before I give it away.
*Calling all serious Ashton collectors with the money to back their collection up.*
Stamps: As seen in photosQuestions? Please ask and I will do my best to answer them.
Approximate Dimensions:
- Length:5 1/2"
- Bowl Height:2"
- Chamber Diameter:3/4"+
- Weight:43g
- Stem Material:Ebonite
- Filter:None
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