Italian Estates: Luigi Viprati La Pipa Smooth Bent Dublin Sitter with Silver (Four Clover) (9mm) Tobacco Pipe

Luigi Viprati is an experienced Italian craftsman who's been carving fine pipes by hand since 1972, developing a firm grasp on the Italian neoclassical style of pipe making. As the years went on, Viprati received inspiration from Alberto Paronelli, and his hobby turned into a passion in 1984: marking the year when he began stamping his pipes with his name. Viprati focuses on creating high-quality pieces with every pipe that he crafts, and his artistic leanings reveal themselves in pipes such as this bent Dublin Sitter. A hearty piece, this pipe features a flat, broad heel that supports thick, robust walls as they flare out to a flat, forward-canting rim. The transition is wide, and it gives way to a tapering shank capped with a stylish silver band whose end features a neat collar. This silver acts as the junction to a sleek stem of tapering black vulcanite, complete with a domed base that adds a bit of plumpness to the composition, while its demurely curved bit makes for a comfortable smoking posture. Dressed in a warm, rich stain, the stummel showcases flame grain wrapping around the bowl, while the rim is awash with dense birdseye.