Savinelli: Giubileo d'Oro Smooth Brown (511 KS) (Legacy Stock) Tobacco Pipe

In line with Savinelli's "207" Apple, the Italian marque's "511 KS" version is a fairly traditional rendition of the shape-chart standard, with a poised, slightly rounded bowl offering friendly ergonomics and welcomed substance in-hand. Where it differs, however, is the shank: Comprising four panels in rectangular orientation, the shank borrows the Foursquare's geometric inclination and sturdy-sitting capabilities. Its unique, hybrid design, while maintaining classic standards of proportions, make for a reliable desk pipe.

Savinelli's Punto Oro and Giubileo d'Oro series comprise the upper echelons of the Italian marque's regular-production lineup. For decades, they've delighted pipe smokers with striking finishes and superlative grain, and this particular Giubileo d'Oro example celebrates Savinelli's historical renown: It's part of a selection of old-stock examples procured from the factory earlier this year and fashioned sometime between 1975 and 2005 — a rare array that we've distinguished as "Legacy Stock." Though all Legacy Stock pipes are part of the Punto Oro and Giubileo d'Oro series and are offered in either smooth or sandblasted finishes, they vary depending on their production era, with stain colors differing slightly and revealing the evolution of Savinelli's production over the years. This pipe is a chance to own a piece of Savinelli history, limited in supply and with only a few renditions of each shape available.