Ardor Giove Smooth Volcano w/ Wenge Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked

Description

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.

As with most Ardor pipes, the Giove series takes its name from a celestial body. “Giove” is Italian for Jupiter, with Ardor’s Giove pipes distinguished by their light, slightly contrasted brown finish, not unlike the hues witnessed on the planet itself. This one is a rather unusual design, even for Ardor, taking as it does the form of an especially stout and short volcano sitter, with a slightly more “American” feel as a consequence. The dress, on the other hand, is decidedly “Ardor,” not only due to the bowl’s signature finish, but also thanks to its swirling green Lucite mouthpiece and wenge wood stem inlay.

This pipe is completely unsmoked. It comes with its original box.
 

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.78 / 19.81mm

Bowl Depth: 1.61″ / 40.89mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 62g