SER JACOPO Granato

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

Italy

The pipe from the ultimate highest grade Ser Jacopo “Gem” series. The series consist of 5 grades in ascending order: Smeraldo (Emerald), Granato (Garnet), Zaffiro (Sapphire), Rubino (Ruby) and Brillante (Diamond). Production of the Gem series pipe is extremely limited and the manufacturer’s web site warns that “Gem Series pipes are always in short supply”. Now you have an unique chance to add this highly valuable and rare pipe to your collection.

The pipe marking is “Ser Jacopo \ della Gemma \ FATTO A MANO”, “GRANATO”, “PER ASPERA \ AD ASTRA”. The length is 14.5 cm (5.71″), bowl’s height is 5.5 cm (2.16″). External diameter of the bowl is 4.8 cm (1.89″), internal diameter is 2.1 cm (0.83″). The depth is 4.9 cm (1.93″) and this pipe weights 80 gr. Briar, acrylic stem, no filter.

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