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Most Aldo Velani pipes are made in Livorno, Italy, for the USA market by '''Cesare Barontini'''. They were previously imported by Lane Limited. Lane spokesman Frank Blews once described Velani's stylish, intrinsically Italian designs as "Billiards with more ball, bulldogs with more jaw." The name "Aldo Velani" is actually fictional. | Most Aldo Velani pipes are made in Livorno, Italy, for the USA market by '''[[Cesare Barontini]]'''. They were previously imported by Lane Limited. Lane spokesman Frank Blews once described Velani's stylish, intrinsically Italian designs as "Billiards with more ball, bulldogs with more jaw." The name "Aldo Velani" is actually fictional. | ||
Another Barontini 2nd is named "Cesare". | Another Barontini 2nd is named "Cesare". | ||
<center><gallery widths=250px heights=185px caption="Examples and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka"> | <center><gallery widths=250px heights=185px caption="Examples and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka"> | ||
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