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Savinelli Autograph pipe, smooth brown finish, with black methacrylate mouthpiece, original curved Dublin model. Autograph Gr.3 rating. The pipe is NOT designed to be smoked with a 6 mm balsa filter. The pipe has a striking appearance due to its generous size. It is very elegant and refined, a Savinelli classic that is always highly appreciated. It is large in size and stands out for its more than generous bowl, which provides excellent smokeability in any situation, whether walking or sitting comfortably in an armchair. The pipe has a beautiful and consistent flame pattern across the entire bowl, while the upper part of the stem is finely sandblasted. It is a stunning piece, perfect in size and grain. Its incredible lightness is surprising but guarantees seasoned and dry briar. Autograph pipes are among the most prestigious Savinelli pipes and sought after by passionate smokers. They are made only with extra extra briar that has been seasoned for a long time and are made entirely by hand. They are made by an expert Savinelli craftsman, who defines the line according to his own inspiration, and each pipe is a unique piece. Production is limited and inconsistent. The pipe is used, smoked sparingly and well, mainly with natural tobaccos or English mixtures. Rating 9 out of 10. The pipe does not have its original bag or box.
Achille Savinelli opened his shop in Milan in 1876. With quality products and courteous service, the shop was an immediate success. In 1920, his son Carlo introduced Savinelli-branded pipes, which he had manufactured in the Varese area. In 1948, the Savinelli pipe factory was founded in Barasso, where it still resides today. The brand quickly became prestigious throughout the world and, in the 1950s and 1960s, around a thousand pipes were produced every day. The designs were inspired by classic English models, with the introduction of some variations that would become 'typical' Savinelli models. Alongside these pipes, Savinelli produced the Autograph, which were also made entirely by hand with an imaginative design that was still recognisable as the brand. A characteristic feature of Savinelli pipes is the balsa system, a balsa wood filter that absorbs moisture from the smoke and makes it more pleasant. The system works but is little used by smokers. Savinelli has been producing pipes for over 140 years and, although snubbed by some 'expert' smokers, it still creates real gems that deserve attention and respect.
The pipes we sell second-hand are only from the best and most prestigious brands and are rigorously selected by me from private collections. The pipes in question must have been well cared for and smoked, generally smoked little, and are sanitised before being put up for sale. In fact, once selected, they are disinfected and the interior sterilised, the mouthpiece is sanded and the entire pipe polished, including the bowl and mouthpiece. Casaropipe guarantees that at this point they are ready to continue to give satisfaction to a new enthusiast.
The pipe for sale is exactly as shown in the photos. Once sold, as it is handmade and therefore unique, the pipe will be removed from the website. The actual colour of the pipe may vary slightly from the photo as each monitor has its own colour tone. The dimensions have been measured accurately but may vary by a millimetre, either more or less.