Calabresi

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The Calabresi line of pipes were produced by Thomas Cristiano in Tampa, Florida. A sub-brand of Calabresi was Londonaire. The pipes were stamped "Calabresi" and generally bore a letter C on the stem. The Londonaire pipes were apparently made in both England and Italy, stamped Londonaire, and had an anchor on the stem.

• Examples of Calabresi and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka
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• Londonaire examples and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka
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  Londonaire Poker

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  Londonaire Poker, Nomenclature

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  Londonaire Poker, Made in London England Nomenclature

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  Londonaire Rhodesian, Italian Made

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  Londonaire Rhodesian Nomenclature

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  Londonaire Rhodesian Nomenclature

• Ryan Foster points out that the briar pipe stand with plateaux top used in the above photos was also made by Calabresi. This stand is often featured in Doug Valitchka's photos, and enhances many of Pipedia's articles.

• Perhaps there is more than one Londonaire? This display rack would appear to be for an earlier production of the brand:
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  Londonaire Shape Chart on the back of a display rack

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  Front of the display rack, loaded with cobs likely not original to the rack, as it indicates Selected Imported Briar. The price of $3.50 would indicate this is a much earlier Londonaire than those imported by Cristiano.

To further add to the confusion, there is also a pipe called the HOS Londonier