One can only guess how happy Viprati was when he finished making this pipe. This was before he started using his “clover” symbol as a grading guide, but it certainly didn’t take a lot of to stamp this a “Fiammata.” There is a touch of wear and some carbon on the inner rim of the chamber, but other than that, this qualifies as a stellar piece of briar, shaped by one of Italy’s premier pipe makers. It’s a Grp. 7 in size, has an acrylic stem that’s bite-mark free and an open draw. Used.
7” long, bowl 2.5” tall. Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 75 grams.