Sanctuary 'G' Sandblasted Natural (49) (9mm)

In Rattray's Blower's Daughter series, the "49" is an elongated and trim rendition of the classic Dublin form. In the Sanctuary series, however, the "49" is a muscular design, complete with a bold, thick-walled bowl, a stout shank, and a comfortably bent saddle stem. It boasts a healthy chamber capacity and a relaxed smoking posture.

For many, pipe smoking is a refuge of sorts, a retreat away from life's busyness and a safe haven that encourages peacefulness, contemplation, and relaxation. Rattray's Sanctuary series honors this aspect with a line of pipes accented by metal fitments along the shank end and stem base — the former etched with Rattray's ancient triskelion logo. While such accoutrements mirror the aesthetic of a spigot mount, this Sanctuary pipe still maintains a standard mortise and tenon arrangement, drilled to accommodate a 9mm filter. Moreover, the Sanctuary "G" sub-series offers pieces fashioned from ashwood, with the medium presented here in a sandblasted finish.