Rinaldo Triade Cherrywood with Silver (1) (YY) (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

A sturdy, bowl-centric design, this Cherrywood from Rinaldo is a fine bit of Italian craftsmanship. The tall, stocky bowl leans forward from its flat, slightly slanted heel, which is a shaping cue that allows the design to sit sturdily without the aid of a pipe stand. The shank-and-stem arrangement angles out of the low-set transition and encourages a comfortable smoking posture, its rearward trajectory also counterbalancing the bowl's momentum in profile. The stummel wears a smoky, walnut-hued smooth finish that accentuates the windswept flame grain on either flank of the bowl, while a band of sterling silver around the shank end offers a dose of flash to the overall composition. It's a handsome, lavish piece, with plenty of character and charm to entice. Presented unsmoked.