Rinaldo: Lithos Bent Apple with Silver (3) (YY) (Skipper) Tobacco Pipe

The bowl of this bent Apple from the Rinaldo brothers is larger in proportion than we might envision when contemplating the classic shape and paired with a robust shank to exemplify the flair for the dramatic this Italian workshop often presents. The dark hues and deep rustication of their Lithos finish offer a striking visual aesthetic and pleasant stimulation when held, set off nicely by silver ornamentation at the stem junction. A downturned jet-black acrylic mouthpiece expands into an ornamental shoulder before transitioning to silver as it joins the stummel. Despite the large bowl, this piece manages a very compact length, packing a whole lot of fine craftsmanship into a very portable pipe.