Astleys Smooth Canadian Estate Briar Pipe, English Estates

Description

Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and Barry Jones of James Upshall. As a result, Astleys pipes are prized for their quality, and as examples of the very finest British pipes.

Recalling the rich contrast stains of classic English makes, such as BBB’s Tortoise and Comoy’s Golden Grain series, this particular Astleys is a beautiful rendition of the traditional Canadian shape. If I had to guess, I would imagine that this one came from the James Upshall workshop.

The condition is excellent. Gently smoked.

 

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.79 / 20.06mm

Bowl Depth: 1.46″ / 37.08mm

Weight: 1.3oz / 38g