Sahara Billiard (3) (YYY) Tobacco Pipe

Based in Pesaro, Italy, the Rinaldo workshop was founded in 1987 when two brothers, Elio and Guido Rinaldo left their positions at Mastro de Paja to start their own endeavor. Since establishing their workshop, they've never looked back, working alongside each other in harmony to produce around 1,500 pipes annually. Showcasing their bold, signature style, this sandblasted Billiard is one of the latest offerings from the Italian marque.

The hearty bowl of this Billiard stands poised at the fore of a robust, arrow-straight shank-and-stem combination with a swift, sleek taper toward the stem's bit. The stummel showcases a wealth of rippling growth rings drawn out by Rinaldo's crisp Sahara sandblast, whose rich chestnut hue is contrasted by the sunny yellow of the acrylic stem. The junction between stummel and stem is decorated with a grooved, metallic band punctuated by a ring of vibrant green in the center; this cool, metallic accent stands out strikingly against the warm tones found throughout the rest of the piece. With its hearty proportions and bold, eye-catching finish work, this pipe is sure to appeal to admirers of the Italian pipe-making style.