Ser Jacopo: **Smooth Paneled Bent Dublin with Silver (L1) (A) Tobacco Pipe

Known for playful Pesaro shaping and large designs, Ser Jacopo embodies bold, Italian pipe making. It's pretty rare, then, to come across a particularly lithe, sinuously rendered pipe from their portfolio, as is this bent Dublin. The forward-canting bowl is framed by octagonal facets, while the gently inflated rim adds a more soft demeanor. A broad transition leads to a tapered shank, while the gracefully arcing stem turns downward at the bit to promote a comfortable clenching posture. An artful, flowing piece, it's accented by a tasteful silver band and wears a warm auburn stain, highlighting some lovely flame grain on either flank with birdseye whorls peppering the rim.