Ser Jacopo: Spongia Rusticated Bent Apple with Silver (R2) (C) Tobacco Pipe

This bent Apple from Ser Jacopo features a large, rounded bowl that's paired to a high-kicking shank and an arcing saddle stem of amber-hued acrylic. The bowl's softly contoured walls nicely accomdate wrapping fingers, and the transition leaves a touch of space to drape a thumb, resulting in a delightful in hand prescence that's elevated by the Italian workshop's Spongia rustication. Said rustication covers the briar in a stimulating texture, save for the nomenclature panel and shank end, which are left smooth for a bit of contrasting texture. A sterling silver accent graces the stem base and provides a subtle dose of flash to the overall composition.