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The “classic” pipe that made the name “Savinelli” famous all over the world thanks to the high quality briar and to the ultimate care in production. The Gold Dot is the stamp of excellence.
The history of the Churchwarden pipe style is traced to the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. Some churchwarden pipes can be as long as 16 inches (40 cm). The bowl is out of the direct line of vision of a book or TV. In German the style is referred to as "Lesepfeife" or "reading pipe". In addition, smoke is well away from your face. More important the length of the stem gives the smoke plenty of time to cool.
The 901 shape from Savinelli has an oval bowl with rounded rim, very comfortable in the hand.
And just look at the grain, plenty of hard briar wood with just enough softer wood to form a beautiful pattern. Flame Grain, flaring almost straight up the bowl from BirdsEye at the base of the bowl and under the shank. Around the front of the bowl, the the grain hugs the shape finishing in a misty BirdsEye on the side. The colour too emphasizes the lovely grain pattern.
Just what you need for a relaxed smoke with your book, or watching TV.
This pipe was personally selected from the Savinelli factory, Barasso Italy
Savinelli Ecume Meerschaum-lined pipes date back to the 1990s. This pipe has never been smoked. The pipe shows really good briar, no obvious fillings. The grain is mixed Flame and Birdseye with plenty of hard wood. I don’t know why … Continued
This is the exact pipe you will get
A stunning grain - just enough Crossgrain to ensure that the rest of the bowl is covered with misty BirdsEye. The rim of the bowl, slightly bevelled for ease of filling, shows signs of the Crossgrain which is the root of the BirdsEye. The Crossgrain continues over top and base of shank and bowl. The specially shaped acrylic mouthpiece is fitted with a natural colour band to echo the lighter areas of the briar.
Very light for a smooth pipe - only 47g. Inner bowl 21 x 35mm - good thick wood.
I didn’t even try to resist the 2024 model – striking shape and arresting finishes, you just have to look twice.