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===Savinelli History=== | ===Savinelli History=== | ||
[[File:Savinellis shop Milan.jpg|thumb|Savinelli shop, Milan, courtesy Doug Valitchka]]1876 was a year of breakthroughs: Thomas Edison patented the mimeograph, Julius Wolff-Eastport canned sardines for the first time, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call, | [[File:Savinellis shop Milan.jpg|thumb|left|Savinelli shop, Milan, courtesy Doug Valitchka]]1876 was a year of breakthroughs: Thomas Edison patented the mimeograph, Julius Wolff-Eastport canned sardines for the first time, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call, | ||
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky completed Swan Lake, Melville Bissel patented the first carpet sweeper, Mark Twain published Tom Sawyer, and in Milan, Italy, Achille Savinelli opened one of the first shops exclusively focused on tobacco and smoking accessories. | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky completed Swan Lake, Melville Bissel patented the first carpet sweeper, Mark Twain published Tom Sawyer, and in Milan, Italy, Achille Savinelli opened one of the first shops exclusively focused on tobacco and smoking accessories. | ||
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He soon began designing his own pipes (different from the styling we associate with Savinelli today) and arranged their manufacture by local pipemakers in the Varese district of north-west Italy. The pipes became so popular that some were exhibited at the 1881 Esposizione Industriale Italiana (Italian Industrial Exposition)—the precursor to today’s Milan Fair, one of the largest trade fairs in the world. | He soon began designing his own pipes (different from the styling we associate with Savinelli today) and arranged their manufacture by local pipemakers in the Varese district of north-west Italy. The pipes became so popular that some were exhibited at the 1881 Esposizione Industriale Italiana (Italian Industrial Exposition)—the precursor to today’s Milan Fair, one of the largest trade fairs in the world. | ||
<center><gallery widths=250 heights=185 caption="A very early example, marked ASM in a triangle with a silver dot on the stem, courtesy Doug Valitchka"> | |||
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<gallery widths=250 heights=185 caption="Another very early example, marked ASM in a triangle and MILANO with a silver dot on the stem, courtesy Giancarlo Spadaro"> | |||
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[[File:Ourhistory1.jpg|thumb]][[File:Achille Savinelli Jr.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Achille Savinelli Jr., courtesy Doug Valitchka]]Achille Sr. spent 14 years cultivating the company and building a strong customer base before passing the reigns to his son, Carlo, who ran the store for the next 50 years. Carlo increased the store’s exposure by building relationships with clients throughout Milan. He knew his customers | [[File:Ourhistory1.jpg|thumb]][[File:Achille Savinelli Jr.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Achille Savinelli Jr., courtesy Doug Valitchka]]Achille Sr. spent 14 years cultivating the company and building a strong customer base before passing the reigns to his son, Carlo, who ran the store for the next 50 years. Carlo increased the store’s exposure by building relationships with clients throughout Milan. He knew his customers | ||
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Savinelli Pipes began production in 1948 and, although the pipes were of a superior quality and unique in their aesthetic, the brand wasn’t an immediate success. Few new brands are. It takes time for the public to catch on. Retailers were skeptical of placing Italian pipes alongside their best sellers from England or France, and customers, in turn, were hesitant to purchase a Savinelli over pipes by already established, foreign brands. Achille Jr. stood by his product, however; he knew it was only a matter of time before the world realized that these pipes were of a far superior quality, capable of competing with even the most well-established pipe manufacturers in the world. As it turns out, he was right. In less than a year, Savinelli pipes gained prestige in markets all across the world—heralded for their delicate balance of innovation and tradition, of form and function. Savinelli pipes were placed alongside the likes of Dunhill and Comoy’s in tobacconists from the United States to Europe, and, in time, this exposure modified Italy’s reputation; it was not only the premier exporter of briar, but now a premium source of fine briar pipes. | Savinelli Pipes began production in 1948 and, although the pipes were of a superior quality and unique in their aesthetic, the brand wasn’t an immediate success. Few new brands are. It takes time for the public to catch on. Retailers were skeptical of placing Italian pipes alongside their best sellers from England or France, and customers, in turn, were hesitant to purchase a Savinelli over pipes by already established, foreign brands. Achille Jr. stood by his product, however; he knew it was only a matter of time before the world realized that these pipes were of a far superior quality, capable of competing with even the most well-established pipe manufacturers in the world. As it turns out, he was right. In less than a year, Savinelli pipes gained prestige in markets all across the world—heralded for their delicate balance of innovation and tradition, of form and function. Savinelli pipes were placed alongside the likes of Dunhill and Comoy’s in tobacconists from the United States to Europe, and, in time, this exposure modified Italy’s reputation; it was not only the premier exporter of briar, but now a premium source of fine briar pipes. | ||
<center><gallery widths=250 heights=185 caption="circa 1949-50's LaMilano example and details, courtesy Doug Valitchka"> | |||
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Achille Jr. continued to oversee the factory and cultivate the brand until he passed it down to his son, Giancarlo. As the current President of the company, Giancarlo has faced a grave challenge: keeping the marque relevant during a period of gradual pipe smoking decline. Pipe smoking may not be as ubiquitous today as in past generations, but Giancarlo has nevertheless energized the family business, much like his grandfather Carlo, by adapting his skills to meet the demands of the customer. By ushering in new lines and series to compete with modern trends, while still maintaining the same strict standards for quality control his father introduced, Giancarlo has | Achille Jr. continued to oversee the factory and cultivate the brand until he passed it down to his son, Giancarlo. As the current President of the company, Giancarlo has faced a grave challenge: keeping the marque relevant during a period of gradual pipe smoking decline. Pipe smoking may not be as ubiquitous today as in past generations, but Giancarlo has nevertheless energized the family business, much like his grandfather Carlo, by adapting his skills to meet the demands of the customer. By ushering in new lines and series to compete with modern trends, while still maintaining the same strict standards for quality control his father introduced, Giancarlo has | ||
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'''Note:''' ''The following pipe is marked HAND MADE ITALY, and has a Serpent logo on the stem. It is possibly an Autograph second. If you have any information please add it here, or send it to sethile.pipes@gmail.com and we can add it for you.'' | |||
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These handmade pieces are shaped much like traditional Danish Freehands: they are shaped first and drilled second. Using this method, Savinelli’s team of artisans is able to showcase their own creativity, as it maximizes flexibility and facilitates a more grain-centric approach to shaping. The resulting Freehand designs are at once both a departure from the marque’s classical standard shapes, yet very much still “Savinelli” in their nature—i.e. proportioned so that the bowl is the visual focus when viewed from the profile, juxtaposed by the comparatively trim lines of the shank and stem. To provide a little more insight into the differences between Savinelli’s standard | These handmade pieces are shaped much like traditional Danish Freehands: they are shaped first and drilled second. Using this method, Savinelli’s team of artisans is able to showcase their own creativity, as it maximizes flexibility and facilitates a more grain-centric approach to shaping. The resulting Freehand designs are at once both a departure from the marque’s classical standard shapes, yet very much still “Savinelli” in their nature—i.e. proportioned so that the bowl is the visual focus when viewed from the profile, juxtaposed by the comparatively trim lines of the shank and stem. To provide a little more insight into the differences between Savinelli’s standard | ||
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===Savinelli made sub-brands, seconds & order productions=== | ===Savinelli made sub-brands, seconds & order productions=== | ||
[[File:Savinelli Alligator.jpg|thumb|left|Alligator Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Autograph 1.jpg|thumb|Autograph Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[File:Savinelli Capri EX.jpg|thumb|Capri Extroaordinaire Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Extra.jpg|thumb|left|Extra Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Savinelli Extra.jpg|thumb|Extra Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Giubileo.jpg|thumb|left|Guibileo D'Oro Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Savinelli Giubileo.jpg|thumb|Guibileo D'Oro Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Linea 76.jpg|thumb|left|Linea box insert, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Lollo Roley.jpg|thumb|Lollo and Roley Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Milano.jpg|thumb|left|Milano Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Savinelli Milano.jpg|thumb|Milano Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Punto Oro.jpg|thumb|left|Punto Oro Sea Coral page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Punto Oro Corallo.jpg|thumb|Punto Oro]][[File:Sav Shape Chart.jpg|thumb|Shape Chart Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]] | [[File:Savinelli Alligator.jpg|thumb|left|Alligator Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Autograph 1.jpg|thumb|Autograph Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Valitchka]][[File:Savinelli Capri EX.jpg|thumb|Capri Extroaordinaire Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Extra.jpg|thumb|left|Extra Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Savinelli Extra.jpg|thumb|Extra Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Giubileo.jpg|thumb|left|Guibileo D'Oro Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Savinelli Giubileo.jpg|thumb|Guibileo D'Oro Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Linea 76.jpg|thumb|left|Linea box insert, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Lollo Roley.jpg|thumb|Lollo and Roley Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Milano.jpg|thumb|left|Milano Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Savinelli Milano.jpg|thumb|Milano Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Punto Oro.jpg|thumb|left|Punto Oro Sea Coral page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav Punto Oro Corallo.jpg|thumb|Punto Oro]][[File:Sav Shape Chart.jpg|thumb|Shape Chart Brochure Page, courtesy Doug Vliatchka]][[File:Sav KingsCross.jpg|thumb|Cadet and Kings Cross Display listings, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | ||
* '''Alligator''' | * '''Alligator''' | ||
* '''[[Amalfi]]''' | |||
* '''Arnold's''' - 40-50's sub-brand | * '''Arnold's''' - 40-50's sub-brand | ||
* '''Aurelia Ex.''' | * '''Aurelia Ex.''' | ||
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* '''Churchwarder''' | * '''Churchwarder''' | ||
* '''Clark's''' | * '''Clark's''' | ||
* '''Columbus Series''' (Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria) - Made for the US market only | |||
* '''Dr. Forson''' - Vest pocket pipe like Roley. <span style="color: red">Unconfirmed!</span> | * '''Dr. Forson''' - Vest pocket pipe like Roley. <span style="color: red">Unconfirmed!</span> | ||
* '''Duca Carlo''' | * '''Duca Carlo''' | ||
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* '''Qandale''' | * '''Qandale''' | ||
* '''Rimini''' | * '''Rimini''' | ||
* '''Riviera''' | * '''Riviera''' - Made for the international market only in the 9mm version | ||
* '''Roley''' - Vest pocket pipe; almost identic to "Rolex" by [[Brebbia]] | * '''Roley''' - Vest pocket pipe; almost identic to "Rolex" by [[Brebbia]] | ||
* '''Roma''' | * '''Roma''' | ||
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File:SavStraightGrain01.jpg|Straight Grain | File:SavStraightGrain01.jpg|Straight Grain | ||
File:SavStraightGrain09.jpg|Straight Grain Nomenclature | File:SavStraightGrain09.jpg|Straight Grain Nomenclature | ||
File:Alligator01. | File:Alligator01.jpg|Alligator | ||
File:Alligator05.jpg|Alligator Detail | File:Alligator05.jpg|Alligator Detail | ||
File:Alligator07.jpg|Alligator Nomenclature | File:Alligator07.jpg|Alligator Nomenclature | ||
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=== Off site links === | === Off site links === | ||
[[File:Savinelli PipediaUnderwriter.jpg|link=http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli|thumb|left|Many thanks to our friends at [http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli/ Savinelli], for their generous underwriting support]] | [[File:Savinelli PipediaUnderwriter.jpg|link=http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli|thumb|left|Many thanks to our friends at [http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/savinelli/ Savinelli], for their generous underwriting support]] | ||
<revive zone="7" align="right" caption="An excellent selection of Savinelli pipes is available at Pipedia Underwriter, lepipe.it" /> | |||
*'''Brian Levine interviews Giacomo Carlesi, the Export Manager of Savinelli, on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-30/ Pipes Magazine Radio Show] | *'''Brian Levine interviews Giacomo Carlesi, the Export Manager of Savinelli, on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-30/ Pipes Magazine Radio Show] | ||
*'''Sykes Wilford Blog post on the making of Saviinelli Freehands: [http://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/italy-2012-savinelli-part-i Italy 2012: Savinelli Part I]''' | *'''Sykes Wilford Blog post on the making of Saviinelli Freehands: [http://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/italy-2012-savinelli-part-i Italy 2012: Savinelli Part I]''' | ||