Aldo Velani 03 Sandblasted Bent Billiard w/ Silver Estate Briar Pipe, Italian Estates

Description

Aldo Velani pipes are made by Cesare Barontini at the latter’s factory in Italy. Originally, Aldo Velani was conceived by Mastercraft to be a new Italian make for the American market, as all of Mastercraft’s other pipes at the time were of English or French origin. Mastercraft partnered with Barontini, and thus the Aldo Velani make was born. More recently, Aldo Velani was acquired by Mitchell Thomas, with production – still by Barontini – recommencing after 2008.

This is an impressively sandblasted pipe, so much so that the ring grain shines through even under a black dress stain. The silver faux spigot is a nice touch, too. Classy, but a little rugged as well.

The condition is very good. Some darkening and finish fading on the rim.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.86 / 21.84mm

Bowl Depth: 1.59″ / 40.38mm

Weight: 2.4oz / 70g