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== About us == | |||
''"Smoker" july-august 2001'' | ''"Smoker" july-august 2001'' | ||
The Maestro's Pipe | |||
'''The Maestro's Pipe''' | |||
Introducing the most recent Del Grano creation, the company specialized in the realization of precious objects for smokers. This collection is dedicated by those with a passion for pipes to collectors that smoke. | Introducing the most recent Del Grano creation, the company specialized in the realization of precious objects for smokers. This collection is dedicated by those with a passion for pipes to collectors that smoke. | ||
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Ashtrays are another triumph of the house: here the skillfully carved marble enfolds castings of noble metals, following an antique technique that has become of late a truly personal artistic heritage for the very few remaining artisans. But, the greatest passion has been entrusted in the creation of pipes, the pieces he loves as do those who are loyal pipe smokers. The high quality briar woods are personally selected by him, in Tuscany, then transformed into ìjeweledî pipes where the perfect workmanship is the companyís pride, as is the satisfaction of seeing it in the hands of authentic connoisseurs. Del Grano is in fact one of the few ìrealitiesî specialized in the unique, creative craftsmanship of extreme formal elegance, as in the black lacquered pipe with its white gold and diamond setting, an object that was designed purposely for those gala evenings and the perfect gentleman.Unique in the world, an object of art | Ashtrays are another triumph of the house: here the skillfully carved marble enfolds castings of noble metals, following an antique technique that has become of late a truly personal artistic heritage for the very few remaining artisans. But, the greatest passion has been entrusted in the creation of pipes, the pieces he loves as do those who are loyal pipe smokers. The high quality briar woods are personally selected by him, in Tuscany, then transformed into ìjeweledî pipes where the perfect workmanship is the companyís pride, as is the satisfaction of seeing it in the hands of authentic connoisseurs. Del Grano is in fact one of the few ìrealitiesî specialized in the unique, creative craftsmanship of extreme formal elegance, as in the black lacquered pipe with its white gold and diamond setting, an object that was designed purposely for those gala evenings and the perfect gentleman.Unique in the world, an object of art | ||
Its impeccably styled box made with high quality woods and leather strapping, almost reminds one of the old travel trunks used by the gentlemen being part of the Gran Tour; premium choice briar, crafted with an almost maniacal precision; an application and particular execution technique of yellow gold on white gold and the bas-relief imprint giving life to the composerís image. Precision in technical execution, experience and optimum artisan skills, a rarity these days, this is what Del Grano has created: the exceptional Giuseppe Verdi pipe commemorating the 100th anniversary of his death. The pipe has been produced in a limited numbered series of 999 pieces and they are available only to those few connoisseurs in the world. It is a very refined piece, that now is added to the others, already appreciated and coveted by those overseas connoisseurs, attentive to the elegance and detailing imposed by the ìmade in Italy.î A pipe that goes beyond the value of materials becoming an affirmation of a status symbol, not only for collectors, but also for tried and true art aficionados. Smoking connoisseurs will not be deluded when lighting up. | Its impeccably styled box made with high quality woods and leather strapping, almost reminds one of the old travel trunks used by the gentlemen being part of the Gran Tour; premium choice briar, crafted with an almost maniacal precision; an application and particular execution technique of yellow gold on white gold and the bas-relief imprint giving life to the composerís image. Precision in technical execution, experience and optimum artisan skills, a rarity these days, this is what Del Grano has created: the exceptional Giuseppe Verdi pipe commemorating the 100th anniversary of his death. The pipe has been produced in a limited numbered series of 999 pieces and they are available only to those few connoisseurs in the world. It is a very refined piece, that now is added to the others, already appreciated and coveted by those overseas connoisseurs, attentive to the elegance and detailing imposed by the ìmade in Italy.î A pipe that goes beyond the value of materials becoming an affirmation of a status symbol, not only for collectors, but also for tried and true art aficionados. Smoking connoisseurs will not be deluded when lighting up. | ||
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