Thomas Cristiano Signature Grade Panel Estate Briar Pipe, Italian Estates

Description

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. S.M. Frank is a historic American pipe-making company, and at this time Cristiano worked on Frank-owned makes such as Kaywoodie. Later, Cristiano departed to make his own pipes under the Thomas Cristiano name.

This particular pipe comes from the Thomas Cristiano signature series, one of hand made, high grade pipes, each stamped with Cristiano’s autograph. It is a large, tall, panel Canadian, rusticated in the Italian style, with a smooth rim and silver collar adding an extra elegance to the design. It’s a really beautiful piece, reminiscent of similarly high end offerings from Cristiano’s compatriots at Radice and L’ Anatra.

The condition is very good. Some minor rim darkening and similarly minor handling marks.

 

Details:

Length: 6.5″ / 165.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.85″ / 21.59mm

Bowl Depth: 1.81″ / 45.97mm

Weight: 1.5oz / 44g