Measurements & Other Details
- Length: 5.38 in./136.65 mm.
- Weight: 2.00 oz./56.70 g.
- Bowl Height: 2.05 in./52.07 mm.
- Chamber Depth: 1.87 in./47.50 mm.
- Chamber Diameter: 0.80 in./20.32 mm.
- Outside Diameter: 1.73 in./43.94 mm.
- Stem Material: Acrylic
- Filter: None
- Shape: Bent Dublin
- Finish: Rusticated
- Material: Briar
- Country: Italy
About This Pipe
Luigi Radice worked in the prestigious Castello workshop before founding the Caminetto brand with Giuseppe "Peppino" Ascorti in the late 1960s. In 1980, Radice began producing his self-titled brand of pipes with his son, Gianluca, and father, Paolo. The brand pays heavy attention to the briar that goes into each pipe, seasoning it for three years before production.
This bent Dublin wears Radice's Rind rustication for a lightly craggy touch to the fingertips, and though the deeper reaches of the bowl's walls are stained darkly, plenty of light auburn-stained briar can be seen and appreciated, as well. The upward turn of the shank gives this piece a sense of consistent motion as it reaches back to meet with the tapered, bent stem of black acrylic. The bowl is lightly conical to meet the definition of a Dublin, and the entire piece's handsome profile makes it a perfect addition to any collection of prior Italian craftsmanship.
- Michael Woodel
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