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Offered by Julieta Pipes is a distinctive Armellini handmade Italian tobacco pipe, presented in unsmoked condition and featuring a substantial bent Freehand form, attractive natural grain and a contrasting rusticated shank extension.
This is a large and particularly handsome example of Armellini\'s Italian pipe-making tradition. The smooth bowl displays attractive flowing grain across its flanks, while the broad polished rim reveals beautiful birdseye surrounding the generous chamber.
One of the pipe\'s most distinctive features is the deeply textured rusticated shank extension, providing a dramatic contrast between the warm polished briar and sweeping black stem.
The stem carries Armellini\'s characteristic white dot emblem.
Nomenclature
The pipe is stamped:
Armellini
and on the opposite side:
ITALY
Armellini is a respected Italian pipe-making house founded by Mauro Armellini. The workshop became known for handmade pipes combining Italian styling, quality briar and distinctive interpretations of traditional and Freehand forms. The Armellini pipe-making tradition was subsequently continued by Mauro\'s daughter, Vilma Armellini.
Measurements & Details
Condition: UNSMOKED — previously owned
Weight: 2.89 oz. (81.8 g)
Length: approximately 6 1/4 in.
Bowl Height: approximately 2 1/4 in.
Chamber Depth: approximately 1 3/4 in.
Chamber Diameter: approximately 7/8 in.
Outside Bowl Diameter: approximately 1 3/4 in.
Measurements are approximate.
Condition
This pipe is presented in unsmoked condition. The chamber shows no evidence of tobacco having been burned in the bowl.
The smooth briar displays attractive natural grain, including flowing grain along the bowl and particularly appealing birdseye surrounding the chamber at the rim.
The stem, rusticated shank extension, mortise, tenon, chamber, rim and nomenclature are shown in detailed photographs so the buyer can carefully evaluate the pipe.
As a previously owned collectible, minor signs of storage, age or handling may be present.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the actual pipe being offered.
With its large proportions, unsmoked chamber, attractive grain and unusual contrasting rusticated extension, this is an appealing example for the collector of Armellini and handmade Italian pipes.
Included: Armellini pipe shown in the photographs. Display stand, Julieta Pipes signage and other photographic props are not included.
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