Ser Jacopo: Gem Series Fiammata (Zaffiro) Bulldog with Silver (A) Tobacco Pipe

Ser Jacopo's Gem series is reserved for some of the finest briars the Pesaro workshop has to offer. Not only are these pipes immaculately shaped, but they also possess incredibly grain. The line is distinguished by its grading system, which uses gemstones to denote the quality of each pipe, ascending in order from Smeraldo ("Emerald"), Granato ("Garnet"), Zaffiro ("Sapphire"), and Rubino ("Ruby"), to Brillante ("Diamond"). This Zaffiro-graded Bulldog is a fetching representative of the line, presenting with the robust dimensions and confident demeanor typical associated with Italian briars. Shape-wise, this piece keeps things fairly traditional, offering all of the form's distinguishing features, from the beadline-wrapped bowl to the firm-lined diamond shank. A honey-hued smooth finish commends the stummel and highlights a stunning display of flame grain and birdseye around the bowl, while a sterling silver accent adorns the junction and ties the entire composition together with a dose of flash.