Ekoms Pipes Mini Black Wood Two-Tone Straight Billiard, 4-inch, c.2010s

Welcome to Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia, your premier destination for museum-quality estate pipes with comprehensive historical and technical documentation. This is a contemporary mini straight billiard by Ekoms Pipes, an American handcraft workshop specializing in small-format wood pipes. Measuring 4 inches overall, the pipe features a black exotic wood body with natural marble-like grain patterning and a contrasting two-tone aesthetic. Dating to the contemporary era (likely 2010s-present), this represents modern artisan work in the tradition of pocket-sized smoking instruments. Ekoms Pipes operates as a small-batch American maker focused on handcrafted smoking pipes in traditional shapes. Limited published documentation exists in major pipe archives; the workshop emphasizes traditional construction methods and exotic wood selection. Production appears limited and regional, with emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales rather than wholesale distribution through established pipe retailers. GRADING & MARKS: - Stamped 'Ekoms Pipes' on shank (position to be confirmed) - Made in USA marking present - No country hallmark beyond USA origin - Finish grade: hand-rubbed natural oil or stain - Black exotic wood with natural grain variation throughout SHAPE ANALYSIS: Straight billiard format with compact proportions. Cylindrical bowl approximately 0.75 inches in diameter, vertical walls, flat bottom. Short, tapered shank flowing to stem without bend. Classic utility shape optimized for travel and one-handed use. BRIAR & FINISH: Solid exotic hardwood body (species to be confirmed - possibly Wenge, Ebonite, or African Blackwood based on marble grain description). Black finish with natural grain figure throughout. Oil or wax finish applied; shows authentic hand-worked appearance without industrial gloss. CONDITION REPORT: As contemporary handcraft, condition details to be confirmed upon inspection. Brass screen included for chamber protection. No visible damage reported. Surface shows natural wood grain with no apparent fills or repairs. Internal chamber condition to be confirmed during professional sanitation. DIMENSIONS: - Overall length: 4 inches - Bowl diameter: 0.75 inches (nominal) - Bowl depth: to be confirmed - Shank length: to be confirmed - Weight: to be confirmed This contemporary artisan piece ships from Faridunhill archive with complete professional sanitation and international shipping available. Modern handcraft pipes represent accessible entry points for collectors interested in small-format smoking instruments and contemporary American pipe makers.