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[[File:AlbertoBonfiglioli 9 1 512x.jpg|thumb|Courtesy, [https://pipes2smoke.com/collections/alberto-bonfiglioli pipes2smoke.com]]]Alberto has been making pipes for over 40 years, his way at his speed. His pipes are have a distinctive, indubitably Italian look, but like no others. He runs a small smoke shop in Bologna, Italy, that is also the meeting place of the Alberto Bonfiglioli Pipe Club. | [[File:AlbertoBonfiglioli 9 1 512x.jpg|thumb|Courtesy, [https://pipes2smoke.com/collections/alberto-bonfiglioli pipes2smoke.com]]][[File:Bonfiglioli-Dates-Stamps.jpg|thumb|left|Helpful Catalog Page showing stamps used on Bongiglioli pipes, courtesy Adam Davidson, [https://www.smokingpipes.com/ smokingpipes.com]]]Alberto has been making pipes for over 40 years, his way at his speed. His pipes are have a distinctive, indubitably Italian look, but like no others. He runs a small smoke shop in Bologna, Italy, that is also the meeting place of the Alberto Bonfiglioli Pipe Club. | ||
Alberto make no more than 100-150 pipes a year. All are hand made by him from sun dried hand selected Grecian briar - that he has aged for 10-15 years. This accounts for their superb reputation as great smokers. He also has the O.B.B. with 20-25 year old briar. | Alberto make no more than 100-150 pipes a year. All are hand made by him from sun dried hand selected Grecian briar - that he has aged for 10-15 years. This accounts for their superb reputation as great smokers. He also has the O.B.B. with 20-25 year old briar. | ||