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Most Aldo Velani pipes were 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 were 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. | ||
The Aldo Velani brand was re-introduced to the U.S. market in 2008 under the new ownership of [[Mitchell Thomas Trading Co]]. Jeff Abel, president of Mitchell Thomas, offers the following research he has done about the brand. | The Aldo Velani brand was re-introduced to the U.S. market in 2008 under the new ownership of [[Mitchell Thomas|Mitchell Thomas Trading Co]]. Jeff Abel, president of Mitchell Thomas, offers the following research he has done about the brand. | ||
<blockquote>In order to talk about the ALDO VELANI brand we must first go back to the [[Mastercraft]] pipe company in New York. | <blockquote>In order to talk about the ALDO VELANI brand we must first go back to the [[Mastercraft]] pipe company in New York. | ||