{"product_id":"montini-sterling-silver-band-pipe","title":"Montini Sterling Silver Band Pipe","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_821c32b4a58991dd-93\"\u003eThis beautiful estate piece is an elegant, well-crafted example of mid-century Italian neoclassicism: a Montini accented with a sterling silver band. The Montini brand name has a fascinating dual history in Italian pipemaking. \u003cspan class=\"citation-206 citation-end-206\"\u003eWhile the name is most famously recognized as a high-grade sub-brand or secondary line crafted under the supervision of Alberto Montini within the world-renowned Mastro de Paja workshop in Pesaro, it was also utilized as a distinct, premium private label line manufactured by the respected Lorenzetti factory in Recanati.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Regardless of which specific workshop shaped the briar, Italian pieces bearing this name are highly regarded for their generous, comfortable proportions, excellent execution of classical shapes, and tasteful integration of fine metalwork.\u003cbdi class=\"source-title\"\u003e\u003c\/bdi\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_821c32b4a58991dd-94\"\u003eThe stummel is sculpted into a gorgeous, exceptionally fluid bent Brandy or soft Dublin variant, featuring a thick-walled, insulating bowl that flares gently toward a smooth, rounded rim. The briar is dressed in a vibrant, high-gloss honey-gold and warm chestnut lacquer finish, highlighting a wonderful, tightly packed display of dense bird's-eye grain sweeping across the flanks and a soft patch of cross-grain along the front curve. \u003cspan class=\"citation-205 citation-end-205\"\u003eThe robust, upward-sweeping round shank is wrapped in a thick, hand-fitted sterling silver accent band, providing a brilliant, mirror-polished contrast against the warm tone of the wood.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The silver band transitions flush into a glossy, jet-black acrylic saddle stem adorned with a crisp, gold-stamped script \"M\" logo on the left flank. The sweeping curve of the stem drops the gravity center perfectly, promising an incredibly comfortable, balanced clench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe precise physical measurements for this Italian classic are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eOverall Length: 5.85 inches \u003cbr\u003eChamber Width: 0.75 inches \u003cbr\u003eChamber Depth: 1.45 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a versatile 0.75-inch chamber width and a deep 1.45-inch bowl, this bent classic features a generous, highly reliable internal architecture. This medium-to-wide layout is an absolute powerhouse for smoking rich English latakia mixtures, heavy Balkan blends, or complex oriental tobaccos. The broad chamber width allows the different components of a multi-leaf blend to burn evenly across a wider front, giving the smoky, spicy, and sweet elements plenty of room to harmonize simultaneously. The heavy walls of the bowl manage heat beautifully, ensuring the smoke stays dry, cool, and smooth from the first match down to the bottom of the bowl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55741586047049,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6758\/6889\/files\/DSC00624.jpg?v=1781463407","url":"https:\/\/www.palmyraproducts.com\/products\/montini-sterling-silver-band-pipe","provider":"Palmyra Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}