Ser Jacopo

Ser Jacopo is one of the most recognizable names in Italian pipe making. Established in Pesaro during the early 1980s by Giancarlo Guidi and Bruto Sordini, the workshop helped define the creative approach now associated with the Pesaro school. Guidi’s designs combined classical foundations with bold proportions, sculptural shaping, silver accents, and inspiration drawn from art and history.

Ser Jacopo tobacco pipes range from restrained billiards and apples to expressive designs such as the Calumet, Delecta, Insanus, Melolontha, Picta, and Rowlette. The workshop is also known for its Maxima designation, which identifies pipes of larger-than-average proportions.

The nomenclature found on Ser Jacopo pipes can help identify their finish and series. Smooth examples commonly carry an “L” designation, while “R” generally denotes rustication and “S” indicates a sandblasted finish. Earlier mouthpieces may feature the recognizable red coral dot, while later examples typically bear a silver “J.” MBSD’s changing selection may include new, estate, and unsmoked estate Ser Jacopo pipes representing numerous periods, grades, and collections. New listings are released nightly at 9 p.m. Eastern.