{"product_id":"john-calich-handmade-silver-dot-early-era-pipe-copy","title":"John Calich Handmade Silver Dot Early Era Pipe","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_9d52f48153743999-54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\"\u003eThis exceptional handmade estate piece is a stellar showcase of Canadian artisan history: a straight Panel Billiard crafted by the legendary John Calich.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-92 citation-end-92\"\u003eOperating out of the Greater Toronto Area for four decades until his passing in 2008, Calich was widely revered as one of Canada's premier full-time carvers, celebrated for his meticulous handwork and deeply expressive finishes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbdi class=\"source-title\"\u003e\u003c\/bdi\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_9d52f48153743999-55\"\u003eThis particular pipe highlights Calich's absolute mastery of texture. \u003cspan class=\"citation-91 citation-end-91\"\u003eThe stummel features his signature, incredibly rugged and deep rustication that has been carved with geometric precision into distinct flat panels along the bowl and the square-shaped shank.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This deep, craggy texture provides a highly tactile and secure grip in the hand. \u003cspan class=\"citation-90 citation-end-90\"\u003eIn beautiful contrast to the heavily textured sides, the wide rim top is left entirely smooth and polished, highlighting the dense, premium briar underneath.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbdi class=\"source-title\"\u003e\u003c\/bdi\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_9d52f48153743999-56\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89 citation-end-89\"\u003eOn the underside of the shank, the crisp, original stamping reads \"CALICH\" over \"HAND MADE\".\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-88 citation-end-88\"\u003eThe pipe is fitted with a hand-finished black vulcanite saddle stem that transitions seamlessly from the square shank, completing a bold, masculine silhouette with classic proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eMaker: John Calich\u003cbr\u003eStamping: Handmade Silverdot\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Canada\u003cbr\u003eLength: 5.65”\u003cbr\u003eChamber width: 0.75”\u003cbr\u003eChamber depth: 1.4”\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Rusticated bowl with smooth contrast-stained shank\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Calich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55740331655241,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6758\/6889\/files\/DSC00262.jpg?v=1781389383","url":"https:\/\/www.palmyraproducts.com\/products\/john-calich-handmade-silver-dot-early-era-pipe-copy","provider":"Palmyra Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}