Description: Item/Description: Italian estate pipe by Luigi Viprati. Smooth finish. Stamped: L. Viprati / Hand made / Italy / La Pipa/ Fiammata grade.
In 1972, after buying a briar root and carving a pipe for fun , Luigi Viprati found his life-long passion. In the following years he became more experienced working with briar, and in 1984 he started to sign his pipes with the brand "La Pipa di Viprati". La Pipa di Viprati has since become known worldwide for their artisanal beauty and quality of craftsmaship.
(Smoking Pipe, Tobacco Pipe, Tobacciana)

Shape: Long shank bent Volcano

Bowl Material: Briar
Stem Material: Acrylic
Shank material: Bamboo

Country: Italy

Dimensions: Length: 8"; Bowl Height: 2"; Chamber Depth; 1 3/4"; Chamber Diameter: 7/8"; Outside Width: 1 3/4". Weight: 80 grams.

Condition: Signs of use and wear. Chamber is slightly blackened, stem is worn. Some scuffs to bowl.

Age: Contemporary

Provenance: Private Estate.

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Buyers premium: 18%