Ser Jacopo Maxima Sandblasted DIamond Shank Apple Estate Briar Pipe, Italian Estates

Description

Ser Jacopo is likely the most famous contemporary example of high-grade, workshop-made Italian pipes. It also belongs to a very special tradition in Italian pipe-making, having been established by Giancarlo Guidi and Bruno Sordini after the two had left another great Italian workshop, Mastro de Paja. Together, Guidi and Sordini created a brand of pipes that reflected their Renaissance sensibilities – even the figurehead of Ser Jacopo happens to be taken from a painting of a nobleman from centuries past – one that would soon become esteemed for creating unique and beautiful tobacco pipes that smoked just as well as they looked.

As one might imagine, Ser Jacopo uses its “Maxima” designation for its larger than average pipes. Such is the case for this diamond shank apple, whose form evokes both Castello and its shape “66,” along with the myriad designs put out by Charatan in the mid-century. While just over 6 inches in length, this is undoubtedly a stout pipe, with a wide, deep bowl that could very reasonably earn it the title of a “pocket magnum.” The pipe is finished in Ser Jacopo’s house sandblasting style which, though comparatively light in application, brings plenty of ring grain into prominent relief.

The condition is very good. Chamber sightly over-reamed. The pipe comes with its original box and sleeve.

Details:

Length: 6.2″ / 157.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.97 / 24.63mm

Bowl Depth: 1.74″ / 44.19mm

Weight: 2.9oz / 84g