Thomas Cristiano A202 Smooth Apple (Estate)

While originally born in Italy, Thomas Cristiano emigrated to the United States at the age of 16, quickly finding work in the S.M. Frank factory in Long Island. For many years, Cristiano worked at S.M. Frank, rising through the ranks to become one of the company’s main supervisors, where he oversaw the production of Kaywoodie, Medico, and Yello-Bole pipes. In 1982, Cristiano left S.M. Frank to start his own pipe business, through which he both distributed pipes from major Italian makes, such as L’Anatra, and manufactured his own, which included the Calabresi and Thomas Cristiano makes.

Thomas Cristiano had a wealth of experience with traditional factory briars, so while he did offer plenty of distinctly Italian designs as part of his T. Cristiano and Calabresi makes, it was only natural that he would include more classical pieces in that output. This particular pipe is an example of the latter; a stout, slightly oversized take on the Anglo-French apple, with a very Italian, strawberry blonde finish and interlocking accents of black acrylic and silver.

The condition is very good. Very minor inner rim darkening and slight tooth marks.
Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.83 / 21.08mm

Bowl Depth: 1.78″ / 45.21mm

Weight: 2.0oz / 58g