Elliott Nachwalter Large Smooth Horn Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

Description

Though originally trained in the History of Art and Photography, Elliott Nachwalter would ultimately become one of the pioneering figures of American artisan pipe making. Nachwalter first worked with another American pioneer, Andrew Marks, before establishing The Briar Workshop with Jorg Jemelka in Vermont. The Briar Workshop was not only a place where one could purchase high-grade, handmade American pipes, but a hub for learning and collaboration. Notable alumni of the Workshop included, for example, Brad Pohlmann and J.T. Cooke. Nachwalter later moved to New York where he continued to make and sell pipes under the Pipeworks brand, before going on hiatus from the craft in 1983. In 1996, Nachwalter finally returned to pipe making, continuing his legacy from his home workshop in Arlington.

This particular pipe, from what looks to be Nachwalter’s post-1996 career, is a beautiful, flowing rendition of a rather Danish, plateaux-topped horn shape—in fact, one could easily picture it adorning a very upmarket Viking helmet. Dressed in a light brown finish that highlights the flame grain lapping the sides of its bowl, the design is completed by a hand-cut cumberland mouthpiece.

The condition is good. Rim darkening and slight handling marks.

 

Details:

Length: 6.2″ / 157.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.82 / 20.82mm

Bowl Depth: 1.83″ / 46.48mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 62g