Rinaldo: Lithos Bent Dublin with Silver (3) (YYY) (Skipper) Tobacco Pipe

Rinaldo's Skipper series is marked by a steeped sterling silver accent at the shank face, as showcased by this bent Dublin rendition. The sterling silver accent lends a dose of flash to the composition and flaunts the Italian workshop's impressive silverwork. Shape-wise, this piece is a deeply curvaceous, full-bodied pipe, with the form's characteristic flared rim present. The bowl possesses a sweeping heel that carries momentum into the flared shank and arcing saddle stem of jet-black acrylic, offering a fluid, gestural profile. The stummel wears a bright, warm rusticated finish that provides plenty of stimulating texture to delight the fingers, with the rim and a trim band at the shank end left smooth for a touch of tactile contrast. Offering a comfortable in-hand fit, this piece should make a welcome addition to any collector's rotation.