Italy Experts at Smokingpipes.com suggest that Roche Briar is one of the many sub-brands produced by Savinelli, pointing to the similarity of shapes and the instantly recognizable rustication style. We also had the impression that today’s Roche piece and the pre-1970 Savinelli Capri Root Briar from our own archives are very close relatives, so the…
Italy This is solid, bright, and stylish Italian work — no different from many other popular Savinelli series. The only reason this line is called Silver is the small silver-colored metal collar on the shank. We don’t question the professionalism of the Lombard marketers; clearly, there’s a group of buyers for whom the word silver…
Italy Another striking and unique addition to our archive of Savinelli Autograph pipes — each one entirely handmade from the finest briar, rightfully standing as a point of pride for Italian artisans and a source of admiration (and envy) among collectors. Pipe markings “SAVINELLI \ AUTOGRAPH”, “5 \ ITALY”Length 16.6 cm (6.54″)Bowl Height 6.6 cm…
Italy Another striking and unique addition to our archive of Savinelli Autograph pipes — each one entirely handmade from the finest briar, rightfully standing as a point of pride for Italian artisans and a source of admiration (and envy) among collectors. Pipe markings “SAVINELLI \ AUTOGRAPH”, “4”, “ITALY”, “autograph”Length 17.1 cm (6.73″)Bowl Height 6.0 cm…
Italy Another striking and unique addition to our archive of Savinelli Autograph pipes — each one entirely handmade from the finest briar, rightfully standing as a point of pride for Italian artisans and a source of admiration (and envy) among collectors. Pipe markings “SAVINELLI \ AUTOGRAPH”, “0 \ ITALY”Length 15.7 cm (6.18″)Bowl Height 6.5 cm…
Italy Another striking example of the creative vision of Italian artisan Roberto Ascorti is found in his famous New Dear series. The hallmark here is a deliberately rough rustication of the bowl paired with a polished shank and a glossy acrylic mouthpiece. A true collector’s item! Pipe markings “Ascorti\ NEW DEAR”, “KS”, “HAND MADE \…
Italy This pipe appears to be another example from Savinelli’s Hand Made line—a sort of secondary branch of the Savinelli Autograph series. At least all the usual signs are here: the marking style matches other Savinelli Hand Made pipes, the briar boasts a rich, attractive grain, the shape flows naturally, and the blend of smooth…
Italy A pipe from an intriguing Savinelli series whose name sounds distinctly English, and whose finish appears deliberately rough and simple. But it’s not all as straightforward as it seems. A few years ago, a Savinelli Sherwood Rock Briar went up for auction online — reportedly one personally smoked by Elvis Presley, which he supposedly…
Italy A practical workhorse, this pipe belongs to one of the many Savinelli lines from the late 20th century. It was characterized by a Cumberland mouthpiece, typically featuring a 6-millimeter filter, and a yellowish-brown bowl finish—offered in both smooth and rusticated styles. This series is no longer produced by Savinelli. Pipe markings “SAVINELLI \ bruna”,…
Italy, 1990-2000s Giancarlo Guidi’s (Ser Jacopo dalla Gemma) entry in the pipe makers’ competition themed “imitation of wax drops.” We have already showcased the impressive works of Roberto Ascorti and Mario Gasparini, but Giancarlo’s piece stands out as the most successful imitation—and also the largest one, according to the specifications. Most notably, check the details…