Thomas James Pipe Carved Hawkbill with Cumberland Ring

While this shape has been around for awhile, enduring many interpretations, a true hawkbill has a stem/shank facing perfectly perpendicular to the rim of the bowl.  Difficult to do well, this specimen, from Thomas James, is so dead on perfect, we suspect he used a laser, ruler, compass, and protractor to get it just right.  Seated with a half saddle stem to keep the top curve consistent, this cumberland adorned piece is an impressive marvel of engineering.  It will easily pass a cleaner and, like every other T. James pipe, the draw is perfect.

Length:  5.50 in / 13.97 cm
Height:  1.96 in / 4.97 cm
Width:  1.71 in / 4.36 cm
Chamber Diameter:  .74 in / 1.89 cm
Chamber Depth:  1.66 in / 4.21 cm
Weight:  1.88 oz / 53.3 g

Origin:  United States
Stummel Material:  Briar
Stem Material:  Ebonite
Other Materials:  Brindle Ring - Cumberland

Markings:   T. James