Mario Grandi Smooth Apple Estate Briar Pipe, Italian Estates

Description

Mario Grandi pipes are made by Italy’s Pierluigi family, headed by Aldo Pierluigi, an artisan pipe-maker since the 1970s. The Pierluigi family are also responsible for the Pierluigi make, as well as Mastro Beraldi.

This particular pipe is a highly distinct rendition of the traditional apple by Aldo Pierluigi’s Mastro Beraldi make. While its shank extension is comprised of briar, it looks to have been given an ever so slightly lighter stain, providing a surprising contrast effect with the bowl.

The condition is very good. Some rim darkening.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.81 / 20.57mm

Bowl Depth: 1.41″ / 35.81mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 48g