For those unacquainted with the illustrious Tonino Jacono, he stands as an Italian virtuoso in the art of carving, embarking upon his journey in briar craftsmanship in the year 1981. Progressing with an astounding alacrity, he ventured into the realm of pipe making by 1983, branding his creations under his eponymous label. As a master artisan, Jacono dedicates himself to the minutest facets of his work, abstaining from the temptation to divide his skill among multiple pipes concurrently.
In a nod to the world of chess, Tonino classifies his pipes on a hierarchical scale akin to the value attributed to chess pieces - Rook, Knight, and so forth. The specimen under our scrutiny today occupies a place of prominence, residing betwixt the Rook and the Queen, bearing the distinctive appellation of a 'Jack,' a nomenclature that deviates from the conventional gaming pieces. This accolade is undoubtedly well-earned, for upon closer examination, one is met with a tapestry of grain, characterized by its capricious and beguiling nature, far too resplendent to be concealed beneath a rustic veneer, a treatment reserved for Bishops and Knights within his repertoire.
Although the entirety of Tonino's craftsmanship unfolds in Jesi, Italy, situated along the eastern coastline, positioned equidistantly between the cultural bastions of Bologna and Rome, this bent Billiard exudes an aura infused with the essence of Northern Italian spirit. It carries undertones reminiscent of Pesaro, coursing through the very grain of the briar, infusing it with a character that transcends geographical boundaries.
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