Savinelli Estella Rusticated Freehand Estate Briar Pipe, Italian Estates
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Description
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously offered high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically styled pipes with a distinctly Italian twist.
The Estella is a genuine cult classic within the Savinelli catalog, one that is only more so for being briefly produced many decades ago. For some reason, the Estella went through various, sporadic phases of discontinuation, revival (such as the Estella Nonpareil), and discontinuation once again. This one looks to be from one of the first iterations of the Estella, which were freehands not entirely unlike Savinelli’s Autograph series. Like Savinelli’s Autograph freehands, Estellas tend to be on the large side, though unlike the majority of Autographs, the Estella line is known for its intensely rugged rustication, something very much evident with this one.
The condition is fair. Some rim darkening and finish fading on the rim and bowl, and what looks to be a replacement stem.
Details:
Length: 6.2″ / 157.4mm
Bowl Width: 0.94 / 23.87mm
Bowl Depth: 1.81″ / 45.97mm
Weight: 2.3oz / 68g
Additional information
| Weight | 15 oz |
|---|
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Notes | Restored. |