Italian Estates: Savinelli Sigla Smooth Bent Panel (6mm) Tobacco Pipe

Savinelli's illustrious Autograph series consists of pipes hand-carved by select individual artisans from start to finish. Shapes can span a wide range, with the series comprising both venerated classics and stunning Freehands. Likewise, the Sigla sub-series features pieces that undergo the same process but with more modest proportions. This bent Panel from Savinelli showcases the Autograph line's more playful side with its charmingly offbeat shaping. The composition sees a plump, Apple-like bowl posed at the fore, its supple walls curving from the firm heel toward four crisp bevels, each framing the rim to form an asymmetrical diamond shape at the top. A thick shank lifts gently out of the transition from the bowl, pairing to a smartly downturned, tapered stem to provide a comfortable clench. Dressing the stummel is a smooth chestnut finish that reveals handsome grain.