Ardor Giove Smooth Billiard Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked

Like many Italian workshop brands, Ardor pipes are a family affair. The name itself is an acronym of Angelo Rovera and Dorelio Rovera, father and son pipe-makers who created the brand in 1972. The Rovera family’s history with pipes goes back much further, however, as Angelo’s own father, Francesco, had previously established the Sociedade Rovera pipe company with his brothers in 1911. All Ardor pipes are completely hand-made from briar that has been seasoned for at least 4-5 years, and the brand is noteworthy for its playful and innovative approaches to design. As a result, Ardor pipes are both quintessentially Italian, while also being somewhat different, having a style that is wholly their own.

Taking its name from the Italian for “Jupiter,” Ardor’s Giove series is distinguished by a multi-layered contrast finish of light brown, red, and orange hues evocative of the billowing patterns of its planetary namesake. This one takes the form of a rather traditional—albeit quite large—saddle billiard, with its signature finish lighting up a bowl surrounded by tightly woven flame grain patterns. As is also Ardor’s style, the pipe is fitted with a mineral-like Lucite mouthpiece, adding a further dash of color to the design.

This pipe is completely unsmoked and comes with its original box and sleeve.

Details:

Length: 6.4″ / 162.5mm

Bowl Width: 0.91 / 23.11mm

Bowl Depth: 1.87″ / 47.49mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 62g