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This pipe was manufactured more than 30 years ago but has never been smoked. It is being sold as a second-hand pipe because, even though it has never been smoked, it is part of a private collection. The British have a term for this type of pipe: Estate Unsmoked Pipes. Therefore, although it is unused, it is sold at a reduced price, which is generally 25% but in this case is 30%. The pipe does not have its original box or bag, but comes with a bag from our shop.
NOTE: The list price of the pipe was £450.
Savinelli Autograph Estate Unsmoked smooth brown pipe with black ebonite mouthpiece, original semi-curved Dublin model. Autograph 5 rating. The pipe is designed to be smoked with a 6 mm balsa filter. The pipe has a great visual impact due to its sinuous lines, which make it very elegant. It is very refined, a Savinelli classic that is always highly appreciated. It is large in size and stands out for its more than capable bowl, which provides excellent smokeability in any situation, whether walking or sitting comfortably in an armchair. Its distinctive feature is the low bowl with thick walls, which give it a superior class. This pipe has a beautiful and consistent traditional flame pattern across the entire bowl with a discreet partridge eye on the rim, which is very impressive. The thick-walled bowl ensures that it never gets too hot to hold, and the long stem guarantees a consistently cool and dry smoke. It is a stunning piece, perfect in size and grain. Its lightness compared to its mass is surprising but is a guarantee of seasoned and dry briar. Autograph pipes are among the most prestigious Savinelli pipes and are 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 scarce and inconsistent. The pipe is second-hand but has never been smoked. Rating 10 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 worldwide 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 pipe for sale is exactly as pictured 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 way.