Mark Twain enjoyed smoking a pipe he would smoke enthusiastically while writing. He was also often captured on film with pipe in hand. Pipe smoking is rapidly gaining popularity again as a favor pastime for men. Men just sitting around enjoying a good glass of scotch and a smoke, what could be better? The Handmade American Author Tobacco Pipe has a very unique bowl design with a flat bottom. It has been constructed of wood, stained, and decorated with intricate designs. Included is a brass pipe screen to prevent Dottle from forming and being drawn into the stem filter or into the smokerÂ’s mouth. The stem is hand carved from all natural horn with3.30 mm smoke channel. This pipe is truly unique in every way and worth of any novice or experience American Author. "If smoking is not allowed in heaven, I shall not go." - Mark Twain Please Note: Stand is not included.