RADICE UNSMOKED LIMITED EDITION CONCH/SEASHELL BENT DUBLIN ESTATE PIPE

Description

Just when I think I've seen it all, this magnificent piece from Radice comes along, wow!!! Radice is known the world over for high grade Italian pipes that offer exceptional smoking characteristics and occasionally produce limited editions like this Conch Seashell Dublin that remains unsmoked. A spectacular and impressive pipe indeed, I looked at this pipe for almost an hour trying to figure out how the Conch shell was built around this bent Dublin and while I can see certain areas where the shell was formed around the bowl and shank, it is still mind boggling as it just doesn't appear possible! I can see a freehand Dublin at heart however with a wide rim and tons of briar surrounding the generous chamber. Despite the sharp nature of the shell, this pipe fits in hand quite well. To the rear is a long and sturdy round shank that tapers to meet the crisp black acrylic stem with straight bit and two dot inlaid logo. Engineering is precise here and passes a cleaner with ease. Finish is a warm medium on the briar and the grain displays beautiful flame while the rim is loaded with birdseye. Not sure if it's able to be seen in the pictures, but the briar is also carved and fluted just above the shell around the bowl to match the shape of the shell. A remarkable pipe indeed and comes with original glove, if there was ever a conversation piece or a pipe that would be the crown jewel of any collection, this is it!
Nomenclature: RADICE, HAND MADE IN ITALY 33, LIMITED EDITION
Dimensions (approximate): 6" Long, 2 7/8" Tall, 7/8" Chamber Width, 1 5/8" Chamber Depth
Condition: Unsmoked
Weight: 116g
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