Savinelli: Punto Oro Smooth Bordeaux (129) (6mm) (Legacy Stock) Tobacco Pipe

The "123" bent Pot follows a similar general form as Savinelli's "122" bent Pot rendition. Both are less broad and muscular than the "121 KS," offering a more slender disposition and balanced sense of proportions compared to the neoclassic, bowl-centric shaping of the "121 KS." Where the "123" and "122" differ, though, is in their shanks: The "123" marked by a triangular cross section — a signature cue of the Italian marque that adds a touch of architectural style to this piece.

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 Punto 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.