Paronelli 191 Smooth Dublin with Brass (Estate)

About this pipe:

Paronelli is an Italian pipe company founded by Jean-Marie Alberto Paronelli in the 1940s, one that has remained within the Paronelli family ever since. Things have changed significantly, however, in the eight decades of Paronelli pipes thus far. Under Jean-Marie, Paronelli pipes were often sourced from outside artisans, most famously including Tommaso Spanu. This appears to have continued when the reins of Paronelli were passed to Jean-Marie’s son, Antonio Paronelli, notable for his more colorful design portfolio. After Alberto passed on the reins once more to his own son, Ariberto, Paronelli became much more of a conventional “artisan” make, with Ariberto crafting each Paronelli pipe by hand in his workshop.

The Paronelli name has, thus far, been used by three successive generations of pipe makers within the Paronelli family, and each has brought their own preferred style to it. Jean-Marie Paronelli’s pipes were very traditional, for example, while Ariberto’s pipes have a decidedly contemporary artisan approach in their design. Antonio Paronelli’s pipes took on relatively traditional forms, just like his father’s, though he was far more modern when it came to finishing and ornamentation. This particular pipe looks to be one of his, sporting a deep, matte red finish, translucent acrylic mouthpiece, and brass accents.

The condition is very good. Some inner rim darkening.

Details:

Length: 5.9″ / 149.8mm

Bowl Width: 0.88 / 22.35mm

Bowl Depth: 1.77″ / 44.95mm

Weight: 2.3oz / 66g