Italian Estates: Il Duca Barone Sandblasted Olivewood Apple with Rosewood (DD) (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

Il Duca's Max Rimensi is one of the most versatile pipe makers working today, his attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, in addition to being able to traverse different schools of design with ease, contributing to his pieces being in high demand.

This offering is a rarity and as such is highly collectable. The stummel is made of olivewood, the alternative material an uncommon sighting within the Italian artisan's portfolio. What's more, it's sandblasted, the inky, sandy grain patterns quite delightful. Max has also accented this plump Apple with a band of mahogany-hued rosewood at the shank end, lending further flourish. Shape-wise, this pipe pairs the aforementioned rounded bowl with a rather elongated, gradually flaring shank that ebbs from a low-set transition. All of these components come together for a compelling piece that's sure to be a favorite among one's collection, and it remains unsmoked.