Described as a bent billiard, this pipe has a slightly wider bowl, almost a pot. Most striking is the smooth bevelled rim which confirms the quality of the briar. And the usual smooth briar extension of the shank is straight grain. What a beautiful pipe.
Included is a briar/brass tamper and a rich navy velveteen carry pouch.
The pipe is unsmoked, but the original box was lost along the way.
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
A lovely flame grain on two sides of the bowl, with Birdseye front and back, all curling back over the rim.
The bowl has been specially carved into the apple shape to make the most of that grain.
Not wanting to break the round line of the bowl, the shank and mouthpiece are round, then stepping into a saddle so that the lip is thinner for extra comfort in the mouth