• A Truly Phenomenal Pipe

By one of the greatest and most creative carvers of all times, Rolando Negoita from Hudson Valley, NY. For the last two decades, Rolando has been one of the uncompromising pioneers of the modern era free style shapes in pipe carving, creating one artistic signature shape after another, raising them into the main stream collectibles arena, along the way making himself a well deserved, world wide reputation, as his pipes are not only very stylish and elegant but also functional, cleverly designed and executed, as well as sturdy and durable. He continuously innovates and out does himself. A professor of jewelry design & metalsmithing, he puts both theoretical and technical skills into his work and, the outcome is an object of desire and admiration.  

As for this pipe, the highly sought after Tubos variation chubby billiard, first introduced by Tom Eltang.  This particular pipe also happens to be the reverse calabash, which Rolando calls a "Conducta". Beautifully executed, light and well balanced. Exotic wood shank extension. Meticulous black carving with a very smooth tobacco chamber, which features straight grain. Never smoked, brand new comes with a dowel tong to wipe off the moisture inside the conducta chamber.

Dimensions: Inner Diameter: 7/8 of an inch,  Outer Diameter: 1 1/2 inches, Height: 1 5/8 inches, Depth: 1 1/2 inches, Length: 4 3/4 inches; Weight: 1.6 oz / 46 grams

Nomenclature: Atelier Rolando 16

S&H cost includes insurance and or signature confirmation. I won't respond to emails asking for a lower shipping fee and or a different shipping method. I won't ship to third party or unregistered addresses on ebay and paypal either. You can combine shipping for up to 3 items and pay $2.00 per additional item for domestic shipments and $5.00 per additional item for international shipping & handling. The Estate pipes are sterilized but not thoroughly cleaned. Buyers are recommended to clean all estate pipes before use. All dimensions are approximate.