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COMMENT:
There is no doubt in my mind that this is currently one of Cavicchi's most elegant shape, especially considering that it comes in a size that allows it to be among the mainstream Cavicchi pipes (as opposed to Flake Pipes). The basic shape is that of an Apple, but this pipes offers so much more than that. The main characteristic here is the evident slant on the bowl base, which, while disrupting the flow of the expected Apple shape, adds a unique touch of elegance to the overall shape design. Another very important feature is the shape of the shank, which is semi-circular. It is thanks to the flat base of the shank and the slanted on the bowl base that the pipe can be seated on a flat surface without support. To make things even more unique, Claudio added a fabulous insert of palm wood, which gives the impression of snake skin (Bird's Eye, that is). The pipe also comes with a Military Mount, and the elegant mouthpiece is fitted with a beautiful silver band. The Flame Grain is well pronounced all around the bowl, and the Bird's Eye on the bowl and shank base is nothing less than breathtaking! Though the pipe, on the outside, may not strike you as a large Cavicchi pipe, it has a tobacco chamber capacity comparable to a Dunhill Group 6, and at the same time, the bowl walls are quite think. Though this is the first time I see this shape from Cavicchi, I have a feeling that we might see it again in the future. This particular one, however, will always be the first I have ever seen or added to my site. |
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