Despite all the new, and some quite good, U.S. pipemakers over the last few decades, I feel confident saying that none has come close to taking the title of Best U.S. Pipe Maker away from Larry. Larry managed to find his own artistic voice quite early in his career (he had the advantage of being a superb silversmith before entering our field) and has kept never been able to keep up with the demand of high end pipe collectors and smokers. Here is one of not many that hit the used-pipe market. It is stamped L1, which must mean something regarding the the grade. It’s in excellent condition. If you need a shape name, call it a modified Rhodesian.
It does not, unfortunately, come with the card indicating that all the requisite steps were completed and checked off. Larry is meticulous.
5.65” long, bowl 1.6” tall. Weight: 2 3/8 oz., 67 grams.