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4 photographsArchive Record FUH-KJ2X-EJQ8-H
Savinelli Extra Smooth 616 KS, late 20th/early 21st century
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedItaly4 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
owner stated
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
This Savinelli Extra Smooth represents the Italian manufacturer's 616 KS shape, a substantial bent apple form with the KS (King Size) designation indicating larger proportions. The pipe features a smooth finish characteristic of the Extra Smooth line, which showcases the natural wood grain without heavy staining or texturing. The model incorporates Savinelli's 6mm filter system, a standard feature in many of their production pipes designed to accommodate balsa wood or charcoal filters for moisture control. The 616 shape combines a rounded, classic apple bowl with a gentle bend in the shank, creating a comfortable smoking instrument with balanced proportions. Dating is based on the estate designation and Savinelli's consistent use of model numbering, with the Extra Smooth line representing one of their established quality grades.