JAMES UPSHALL Tilshead bulldog

JAMES UPSHALL Tilshead bulldog

England, 1980-90s

This is perhaps the largest and one of the most attractive Tilshead pipes we have ever offered. This large, heavy, high-quality English bulldog-style pipe came to us from the period after 1984 when James Upshall began engraving stampings on pipes with a pantograph, and definitely before 1996 when they also introduced logos on mouthpieces. Like all James Upshall pipes, this one was entirely handcrafted by Barry Jones, a former top carver at Charatan’s. A wonderful collectible pipe, sincerely recommended!

Pipe markings “TILSHEAD \ ENGLAND”, “MADE BY HAND”
Length 15.7 cm (6.18″)
Bowl Height 4.2 cm (1.65″)
Outside Diameter 4.9 cm (1.93″)
Chamber Diameter 1.8 cm (0.71″)
Chamber Depth 3.0 cm (1.18″)
Weight 63 gr.

Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.

The pipe was accurately smoked, it has been thoroughly cleaned, polished, sanitized and now is ready for a new life.

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    1. Hi, thanks for your comment. This pipe sold earlier this year, but I hope one of our next pipes appeals to you as much as this Upshall pipe did.

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