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[[Cesare Barontini]], who was in charge of the Barontini company since 1955, helped his cousin '''Ilio Barontini''' to establish a pipe production of his own. | [[Cesare Barontini]], who was in charge of the Barontini company since 1955, helped his cousin '''Ilio Barontini''' to establish a pipe production of his own. | ||
Ilio started to produce machine-made series pipes | Ilio started to produce a machine-made series pipes at the low to mid price points. 80% of the pipes went to foreign countries, the bulk being produced as various private label brands. Some of his own lines, such as "De Luxe", "Etna" or "Vesuvio" gained a certain popularity. | ||
Ilio Barontini pipes offer a wood quality that is somewhat unique in this price category. | |||
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The pipes being around still there were some unconfirmed utterances that Ilio Barontini brand has been absorbed by Cesare Barontini or even [[Savinelli]]. Who knows? | The pipes being around still there were some unconfirmed utterances that Ilio Barontini brand has been absorbed by Cesare Barontini or even [[Savinelli]]. Who knows? | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 31 March 2019
Cesare Barontini, who was in charge of the Barontini company since 1955, helped his cousin Ilio Barontini to establish a pipe production of his own.
Ilio started to produce a machine-made series pipes at the low to mid price points. 80% of the pipes went to foreign countries, the bulk being produced as various private label brands. Some of his own lines, such as "De Luxe", "Etna" or "Vesuvio" gained a certain popularity.
Ilio Barontini pipes offer a wood quality that is somewhat unique in this price category.
- Example of De Luxe and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka
The pipes being around still there were some unconfirmed utterances that Ilio Barontini brand has been absorbed by Cesare Barontini or even Savinelli. Who knows?