Charl Goussard Pipe 1/4 Bent Ring Blast Acorn with Kudu Horn and Plateau

A high contrast finish with nice growth rings revealed in the blast relief turned out remarkably well on this Goussard Acorn from Charl.  The ring at the end of the shank is made of Kudu horn and the loose transition to the reverse tapered shank is sinewy and organic.  It is as if it grew from the great pipe tree out in Charl's backyard and he just had to pluck it and fit it with a stem.  The rim is replete with polished plateau and the drilling is spot on! (He refuses to give up his secrets on how to cultivate a pipe tree)

Length:  5.38 in / 13.67 cm
Height:  2.07 in / 5.26 cm
Width:  1.60 in / 4.07 cm
Chamber Diameter:  .68 in / 1.73 cm
Chamber Depth:  1.70 in / 4.31 cm
Weight:  1.52 oz / 43.1 g

Origin:  South Africa
Stummel Material:  Briar
Stem Material:  Ebonite
Other Materials:  Kudu Horn

Markings:  [LOGO "GOUSSARD"]