SILVANO Gioia

SILVANO Gioia

Italy

Let’s look at the different – southern approach to the pipes making. Sure, it’s the italian pipe. The pipe has been made by well known Italian company for the mass market. Thus we don’t have to expect a sophisticated engineering qualities, but it’s shape and grain are exciting indeed. Exactly as it’s appreciated in the country of Savinelli and Brebbia.

The marking is “Silvano Gioia”. The pipe is 12.5 cm long, 4.2 cm tall and weights 48 gr. The bowl’s external diameter is 3.0 cm, inner – 2.0 cm, inner depth – 3.5 cm. Briar, vulcanite stem, 9 mm filter.

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