Italian Estates: Aldo Velani Smooth Bent Billiard (Unsmoked) Tobacco Pipe

Crafted in Livorno, Italy, by Cesare Barontini, Aldo Velani pipes are renowned for their unique style and elegant construction. This bent Billiard from Aldo Velani boasts a sturdy, thick-walled bowl that stands at the fore of a high-climbing shank-and-stem arrangement. The bowl tapers from its broad heel to its taut rim, and as it does, it takes on an elegant curvature that conforms naturally to the hand. The shank and stem provide balance to the form and promote a comfortable smoking posture, all while imbuing the shape's profile with a pronounced fluidity. Dressing this piece is an auburn smooth finish that highlights gorgeous grain across the briar's surface.