Ardor: Alveare La Bubala Acorn Tobacco Pipe

Ardor produces some of the most whimsical and eye-catching pipes in all of pipedom, and this Acorn is no different. Dressed in the stylish Alveare finish, which consists of rugged, carved channels juxtaposed against smooth sections of briar to create the unique "beehive" look, this piece is rather stunning in appearance and offers plenty of stimulating texture for the fingers to explore. Shape-wise, it possesses a bold, towering bowl that flares comparatively narrow heel to a bulbous rim. In typical Italian neoclassical style, the bowl holds most of the visual weight within the composition, overshadowing the slender shank-and-stem arrangement that stretches out back. Stylish and charming, this piece willy surely make a welcome addition to any collector's rotation.