Old Antiquari Apple (KK) Tobacco Pipe

Carlo Scotti brought the Castello brand to life in the late 1940s, crafting his pipes in the same shadow of the Alps as the likes of Savinelli and the Rovera family. Scotti's workshop would eventually yield the independent workshops of Caminetto and Radice, both founded by former Castello artisans, but the Castello tradition continues today with the neoclassic designs that make northern Italy such an influential player in the industry of pipe making.

Castello's Old Antiquari sandblast brings this relatively squat Apple to life, giving it another element of dimension that is desirable to both the fingertips and the eyes. The piece is quite precisely made, as well, with a length just past the threshold of a Nosewarmer and a weight just under one and one-half ounces to make it easily held or clenched. The stummel's stain is very dark, matching easily with the black acrylic stem that tapers back from the shank, itself lightly tapered on top from the back of the bowl. Both sleek in appearance and rewarding to the touch, this pipe will heartily reward any smoker looking for a unique take on one of the most classic Anglo-French shapes.