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Amorelli Penna di San Michele 3 Stars – Italian Handmade Pipe
The Amorelli Penna di San Michele 3 Gold Stars is a small Italian handmade pipe crafted by the historic Amorelliworkshop, founded in Sicily in 1979 by Salvatore Amorelli. The brand is internationally recognized as a leading name in high-end Italian artisan pipe making, distinguished by its combination of traditional craftsmanship and original, innovative design.
Amorelli pipes are made using Sicilian briar from the Nebrodi Mountains, a prized material that is carefully selected and aged for many years. Each briar block is individually studied and shaped through numerous stages of handcrafting, allowing the natural characteristics of the wood, including its grain and structure, to influence the final interpretation of the pipe. Amorelli pipes are also graded according to a quality scale ranging from 0 to 5 Gold Stars.
This Penna di San Michele 3 Gold Stars belongs to one of the most recognizable shapes in the Amorelli collection. It is a small Pot, with compact and well-balanced proportions, featuring a tapered horn stem. The use of natural horn gives the pipe a distinctive and refined appearance.
The flat rim has been left natural, without treatments that alter its appearance, highlighting the material and craftsmanship of the bowl. The small tobacco chamber is drilled with a slightly tapered profile towards the bottom.
A particularly distinctive detail is the very fine white acrylic accent, positioned between the shank and the stem. Its slender profile creates a subtle yet clear contrast, visually defining the transition between the briar and the horn without adding weight to the overall design.
The Amorelli Workshop
Founded in 1979 in Sicily by Salvatore Amorelli, Amorelli has built an international reputation over the decades for its approach to artisan pipe making. The Sicilian workshop is known for combining traditional briar craftsmanship with innovative shapes and meticulous attention to design details.
Among the best-known Amorelli shapes are Busbee, Frac, Nail, Lyra, Fishtail and Penna di San Michele. The careful selection of briar and extensive handcrafting have helped make Amorelli pipes highly regarded among enthusiasts and collectors around the world.
The Amorelli Penna di San Michele 3 Gold Stars is a fine example of this approach: a small Pot with classic proportions, interpreted through distinctive materials and carefully considered details, including a tapered horn stem, natural flat rim, small chamber and a slender white acrylic accent.
Key Features
Brand: Amorelli
Model: Penna di San Michele
Classification: 3 Gold Stars
Origin: Sicily, Italy
Shape: Pot
Size: Small
Stem: Tapered, natural horn
Rim: Flat, left natural
Chamber: Small
Drilling: Slightly tapered towards the bottom
Accent: Fine white acrylic accent
Material: Sicilian briar from the Nebrodi Mountains