Italian Estates: Savinelli Sistina Rusticated (310 KS) (6mm) Tobacco Pipe

A classic, utilitarian shape, the Poker is an inherently practical design, with a character that makes it perfect for all smoking settings. Savinelli's "310 KS" is an iconic rendition of the form. Its robust bowl seems even larger in contrast to the relatively diminutive shank diameter, fitting in well to the marque's typical Italian neoclassic shaping style. Canted forward, the bowl is balanced with a flat heel so the pipe can sit easily, while the rounded rim adds an accenting design element that provides a little more vertical presence.

Many of Savinelli's series celebrate Italian culture and heritage, with several named for specific landmarks and attractions like the Trevi Fountain and the Piazza di Spagna in Rome. The Sistina joins those other lines and honors the Sistine Chapel inside Vatican City. Perhaps most famous for its frescos The Last Judgement and The Creation of Adam, both painted by Michelangelo, the chapel is located in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's residence, and is one of the most revered and recognized sites in Italy. Savinelli pays homage to that significance with the Sistina series, offering pipes in a dark, smooth or rusticated finish, adorned with a sunny acrylic accent and twin brass bands.