Smooth Bent Dublin (CCC) Tobacco Pipe

One of Italy's finest pipe makers, Claudio Cavicchi has carved pipes for over 40 years and is still going strong. Known for shaping briar in ways that maximize natural grain, Cavicchi seems to possess an almost intuitive ability to read and enhance the wood. This bent Dublin is a superb example of Cavicchi's craftsmanship, with tight striations of flame grain that flow naturally along the bowl's flaring walls. The full-bodied shape is perfectly suited to showcase the briar's innate beauty, brought to life by Cavicchi's distinct honey-blonde finish. A wide transition gives way to a cylindrical shank that meets a sleek saddle stem of black acrylic; the pair meet at a pale ivorite accent that adds a nice touch of color to the profile. Adding an organic flourish, the shank is accented with a thick band of boxwood, offering a warm, natural contrast to this already striking composition.