Smooth Poker (Perla) Tobacco Pipe

Few pipes in Cavicchi's portfolio receive the coveted Perla designation — a grading reserved only for pieces that border on perfection. This Poker is one such example, exemplifying both Cavicchi's technical mastery and his uncanny ability to draw breathtaking grain from each block of briar. The shaping is not only precise but deliberate, designed to highlight the briar's grain in stunning relief.

This Poker is one of Cavicchi's more reserved pieces, boasting a traditional silhouette. The bowl is possessed of thick, insulating walls that extend from the flattened underside to the trim rim, creating a hearty, cylindrical form. Out back, the shank extends from a low-set transition, keeping the composition proportional as it flows to the tapered stem, which gives the profile a sleek appearance. As expected of one of Cavicchi's Perla-grade pipes, the grain is exceptional, with dense, uninterrupted birdseye wrapping the bowl's flanks, all highlighted by a striking red stain.