Savinelli Punto Oro 812 Pipe, Used (Estate) - 1990s

The prestige of the Punto Oro series. For collectors and slow smoking enthusiasts, Savinelli's "Punto Oro" brand needs no introduction. It historically represents the excellence of the Milanese manufacturer: only the purest briar blocks, completely free of flaws, passed the strict selection process to receive the iconic brass dot on the stem. This specific piece, dating back approximately to the 1990s, carries all the charm of aged briar and old-world craftsmanship.

The charm and comfort of Ebonite: Confirming the authenticity and historical value of this piece is its original stem, made of premium ebonite. This is a highly sought-after detail by aficionados: for several years now, in fact, the entire Punto Oro series has been produced exclusively with acrylic stems. Ebonite offers an unmatched, soft feel on the teeth, making the smoking experience even more relaxing.

The genius of Shape 812: The 812 model boasts a very unique and refined line. Unlike classic "Canadian" pipes (characterized by a long, straight oval shank), in this version the shank is gently angled relative to the bowl. This geometric cleverness shifts the center of gravity, giving the pipe a vastly superior weight balance and making it incredibly comfortable to clench in the mouth.

An unparalleled smoke: One of the greatest merits of this model is its technical performance. The length of the slender and elegant elliptical briar shank acts as a natural expansion chamber: the smoke has all the time and space to cool down and lose moisture before reaching the mouthpiece. The result is a wonderfully sweet, cool, and relaxing smoke. Being an "estate" (pre-smoked) pipe, it is already broken-in and ready to deliver maximum flavor right from the very first light.

Technical Details

• Condition: Used / Broken-in (Estate pipe in excellent condition)

• Era: Approximately 1990s

• Model: Shape 812 (Atypical Canadian with slightly angled bowl)

• Series: Punto Oro

• Finish: Smooth (Walnut/dark brown tone)

• Stem: Original short saddle stem in ebonite with the iconic "Punto Oro" (Gold Dot).

• Special Features: Long elliptical briar shank and ebonite stem for maximum smoking comfort.

• Manufacturing: Made in Italy.

• Prize of the New  €400