Capitello
From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by Jose Manuel Lopés'
Italian brand of the artisan Enzo Galluzzo, who worked for Ascorti and Caminetto. After the death of 'Peppino' Ascorti in 1984, Enzo launched the brand with Corrado Ripamonti, maintaining its small production in Lenate. The company closed and the brand ceased production in 1991. Acrylic stems. Symbol: oval in briar.
From Pipephill
Artisans : Enzo Galluzzo who had been a carver for Caminetto. When Luigi Radice and Guiseppe Ascorti split, Galluzzo established Capitello (about 1982-83). He ran the business with his partner Corrado Ripamonti until closing down in 1991. Capitellos were the only Italian oil-cured pipes in the 1980s.
Rusticated Billaird, courtesy SmokingPipes.com
Meerschaum lined apple, courtesy SmokingPipes.com
Capitello Box, courtesy Doug Valitchka
Nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka
Example, courtesy Doug Valitchka
