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Estate Sale Find!! Up for sale/sale is a beautiful, never-used vintage H.I.S. Italian briar tobacco pipe. Manufactured by the respected Gardesana factory in Italy, H.I.S. pipes are highly regarded for utilizing excellent quality, well-aged Italian briar.
This particular piece is a true survivor—New Old Stock (NOS) and completely unsmoked.
Key Features & Highlights:
• Stunning Two-Tone Rustication: Features a deeply carved, rugged rusticated finish. The deep blackish-brown crevices contrast beautifully with the vibrant, polished reddish-orange high points.
• Flawless Tobacco Chamber: The bowl interior is completely pristine with its original smooth, factory-applied protective carbon coating. The thick, flat rim shows absolutely no charring or lighter scorching.
• Crisp Factory Stampings: The smooth under-shank features an exceptionally deep, clear, and perfectly preserved stamp reading: "H.I.S." over "Made in Italy".
• Comfortable Saddle Stem: Outfitted with a classic black stem featuring a comfortable, flat saddle bit designed for easy clenching. The stem fits perfectly snug into the mortise and is completely free of oxidation or teeth marks.
This is a fantastic opportunity for any pipe smoker or collector to break in a brand-new, vintage piece of Italian craftsmanship.
Shipping & Handling:
Will be packed with extreme care in a sturdy box with plenty of protective wrapping to ensure it arrives in the exact pristine condition pictured. Please review all high-resolution photos for a closer look at the stunning grain texture.
