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Italian Estates: Becker Rusticated Opera (1979-1983) Tobacco Pipe
Product Number: 004-006-39245
The Becker legacy in pipe-making spans three generations. Fritz Becker initially started the family workshop as a complete autodidact, passing on his skills to his son Paolo and his grandson Federico. The family has German heritage, are inspired by Danish shapes, and produce pipes in Italy, manifesting a signature style that is uniquely Becker.
This Opera by Becker possesses a superbly thin form. The pert bowl resembles an iconic Billiard bowl in profile, but, from the fore, it is seriously slim, providing for a lightweight in-hand feel. Out back, the major axis of the ovoid shank is oriented vertically, keeping the profile proportional while maintaining the composition's feathery weight. A trim tapered stem brings up the rear, with two hardwood bands serving as elegant accents. Additionally, the stummel is dressed in a walnut-hued rustication, giving this pipe a rugged appeal.
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CONDITION:
Minor Rim Darkening Chamber Carbonizing Finish Discolored
STAMPING:
HAND MADE
IN ITAY
BECKER(script)
- Length: 5.77 in./146.56 mm.
- Weight: 1.92 oz./54.43 g.
- Bowl Height: 2.15 in./54.61 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.85 in./46.99 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.84 in./21.34 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.42 in./36.07 mm.
- Stem Material: Acrylic
- Filter: None
- Shape: Opera
- Finish: Rusticated
- Material: Briar
- Country: Italy
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