Ser Jacopo: Albatro Smooth Rhodesian with Silver (L1) (C) Tobacco Pipe

A sleek pipe rife with appreciable elements, this Rhodesian from Ser Jacopo derives its "Albatro" name from albatross, the large seabird whose bones pipe makers of old would use as shank extensions. This series honors that old practice, substituting cream-colored acrylic and lengthening the arrangement in back. The stark white material is contrasted by an abbreviated, jet-black saddle stem in addition to the ornate, stepped silver band that also accentuates this piece. The towering bowl, with its low-set twin beadlines, lifting heel and gently sloping rim, along with the abbreviated shank are dressed in a warm mahogany stain, adding further elegance to the multi-colored palette of this intriguing pipe.