Gigi Flamme 2 035 Smooth Diplomat Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked

Description

Gigi pipes occupy an interesting position in the history of Italian pipe-making. The story begins with the founding of Sociedade Rovera, a pipe-making company in Varese, Italy, by the Rovera family. As members of the Rovera family left to start their own ventures, the dynasty associated with the name would be split into several companies; Angelo Rovera created Ardor with his son Dorelio; Federico created Fe.Ro; Massimilliano created Mario Rovera; Fiorenzo created Gardenesa; and Giorgio created Giorgio Rovera, along with partners Angelo and Adele Bianchi. In 1964, Luigi Crugnola, nephew of the Bianchis, took over the Giorgio Rovera make and changed its name to his own – Gigi.

Taking its name for the Italian for “flames,” Gigi’s long-discontinued Flamme line appears to have been one of pipes with excellent flame grain, as highlighted very nicely by this one’s contrast stain. The design of this one is a very traditional Anglo-French diplomat, though one elevated and modernized somewhat by its gleaming finish.

This pipe is completely unsmoked. There are a couple of worn out fills, but nothing major.

 

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.84 / 21.33mm

Bowl Depth: 1.37″ / 34.79mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 54g