Castello Old Antiquari Great Line Bent Dublin (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

This big, rustic, black-finished Old Antiquari sports no lack of ring grain, not to mention a plethora of birdseye across the wavering plane of the rim. It's a handsome execution of a boldly neoclassical design, with perhaps a hint of Danish influence in the slightly concave taper of the bowl. The strong heel, heavy shank, and herculean transition are, however, unmistakably Italian. As an unsmoked estate, this fine Castello comes essentially new, yet at a significantly reduced price.

- Eric N. Squires