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VINTAGE SAVINELLI EXTRA | CANADIAN \"LUMBERMAN\" | RESTORED ESTATE PIPE
GORGEOUS SANDBLAST
PIPE LENGTH: 7.5\"
BOWL HEIGHT: 2\"
WEIGHT: 49 g
(All measurements are approximate)
THE RESTORATION & SANITIZATION STANDARD
Every estate pipe I offer has undergone a rigorous, professional restoration process to ensure it arrives at your door completely clean, sanitized, and ready to enjoy from the very first light.
My multi-step detailing process includes:
* **Deep Cleaned & Sanitized:** The stummel, mortise, and airway have been meticulously cleaned inside and out using premium high-proof alcohol treatments.
* **Precision Reaming:** The tobacco chamber is reamed completely down to the bare, healthy briar wood to ensure a fresh start. No old, stale cake is left behind.
* **Optional Protective Bowl Coating:** To protect the freshly reamed wood and encourage a swift break-in, I apply a light, organic, food-grade bowl coating. *Note: If you prefer to smoke directly on bare briar, this coating is entirely non-permanent and can be easily wiped away with a damp paper towel.*
* **Stem Restoration:** All tooth chatter and bite marks have been professionally drawn out and removed from the stem. It has been polished back to its original deep, high-gloss finish.
* **High-Grade Finish Care:** The briar has been gently buffed and sealed with premium Carnauba wax to maximize the depth and beauty of the natural grain.
A NOTE ON \"INTERNAL GHOSTING\"
I exhaust every advanced restoration method available including alcohol cotton packs, salt-and-alcohol treatments, fluid retorts, and ozone gas treatments to completely strip out the previous owner\'s tobacco residue. While I am highly successful at removing \"ghosts\" from 99% of my pipes, some decades-old briar blocks retain a deep, stubborn aroma depending on what was smoked in them. This is simply the nature of heritage briar. BAGS AND BOXES MAY STILL EXHIBIT GHOSTING
FITMENT & REPAIR INTEGRITY
* **Airway Alignment:** I am a purist when it comes to engineering. I do not use harsh tenon expanders on slightly loose stems; instead, I utilize traditional, non-destructive beeswax to achieve a smooth, secure, and airtight friction fit.
* **Full Disclosure:** If any structural repairs (such as band reinforcements or micro-fills) were required during restoration, they will always be clearly noted and described in detail within the description.
PHOTOGRAPHY & APPEARANCE
I take extensive high-resolution photos from multiple angles under balanced lighting to give you the most accurate view possible. Because I am a craftsman rather than a professional studio photographer, these pipes consistently look even more vibrant and beautiful in person. If you would like to see an additional angle or close-up before offerding or buying, please do not hesitate to ask.
INVESTING IN CRAFTSMANSHIP
The pricing of my refurbished or restored pieces directly reflects the extensive bench hours, meticulous care, and premium materials required to bring a vintage pipe back to life. This is a time-consuming, highly specialized process, and I do not cut corners.