Ser Jacopo: Delecta Rusticated Billiard (R1) (B) Tobacco Pipe

Founded by Giancarlo Guidi in 1982, Ser Jacopo boasts a successful 40-year history, enjoying a well-deserved reputation for pioneering the Pesaro style of Italian pipe making. Part of the Delecta series, this rusticated Billiard bespeaks the workshop's aptitude for creating striking shapes.

Pipes in the Delecta series are defined by a stylized shank end and stem base, often incorporating a combination of silver, acrylic, and briar. A swift, crisply-defined flare out to the face typifies the shank end, while the stem's tenon or base is often extended to provide a separation between the stummel and stem and showcase more of its accenting material. This distinctive styling adds further intrigue to the bold, bowl-centric Billiard presented here. Dressing this offering is an auburn rustication that lends the piece a wealth of rich texture for the hands to appreciate.