This is when you appreciate the artistry – this briar ebauchon couldn’t have been formed into any other shape.
ostThe straight grain almost all around the bowl just flows.
Even the inside of the bowl is perfect.
And the shank has been specially carved to make the most of the grain.
The corresponding birdseye grain is visible on the top and base of the bowl and shank.
Typical of Savinelli touch is the almost triangular stem
This large curved tobacco pipe boasts a generous Billiard bowl with very straight sides, combining elegance and stature.
It pays tribute to Basil Rathbone, one of the earliest actors to portray Sherlock Holmes on screen.
His profile is used on the box, and stamped on the hallmarked sterling silver band.
The traditional Oom Paul, but with a slightly taller bowl than the classic. A stunning touch is the smooth curved rim to the bowl, separated from the sandblasted area by a fine indented line. The smooth top and the smooth ring on the shank give an impression of lightness.
A variation of Savinelli’s classic Author model 320, with a saddle stem. This time the briar insert is part of the curved saddle mouthpiece. The smooth briar lightens the pipe design, giving it an unexpected harmony for such a massive pipe.