MIMMO PROVENZANO UNSMOKED COLLECTION GRADE WASP/REVERSE CALABASH ESTATE PIPE

Description

Mimmo Provenzano is well known in the pipe world as just "Mimmo", a name which people associate with the finest of briar. He mastered cutting briar blocks before making a wise decision to train under Teddy Knudsen to create his own line of beautiful pipes. This Collection grade is the pinnacle of his work, and you can see why with this impressive piece. A reverse Calabash that's also a Wasp, it's an impressive shape yet amazingly functional. The bowl offers an almost Strawberry like shape with thick walls surrounding a generous chamber for its size. As the bowl tapers it shows the classic "pinch" waistline that is remarkably carved and transitions to the rear chamber that is very close in shape to the bowl and used to cool the smoke. Adorned on the rear with a crisp black acrylic mount it holds the fancy Saturn ring fishtail stem with perfect bend. The finish is a stunning golden contrast that highlights the beautiful loads and loads of birdseye with cross grain radiating up; I love the way Mimmo cut this block. Awaiting its first smoke it comes complete with original sock and is a very fine opportunity to pick up Mimmo's highest grade that surely will not disappoint!
Nomenclature: MIMMO PROVENZANO, HAND MADE IN ITALY, COLLECTION
Dimensions (approximate): 4" Long, 1 3/4" Tall, 3/4" Chamber Width, 1 1/4" Chamber Depth
Condition: Unsmoked
Weight: 44g
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