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3 photographsArchive Record FUH-W2J5-RW4Y-C
Savinelli Oscar Lucite Smooth 811 KS, contemporary era
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedItaly3 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 Oscar pipe represents the Italian manufacturer's 811 KS shape, a substantial bent billiard with classic proportions and a generous bowl capacity. The smooth bowl displays natural wood grain beneath its finish, while the stem is crafted from lucite, offering durability and maintaining its appearance over time. The 811 KS shape features a comfortable bend that positions the bowl at an angle conducive to clenching, with the KS designation indicating a larger-than-standard size. The Oscar line presents Savinelli's quality craftsmanship in a straightforward, unadorned style focused on smoking performance. Dating is based on the pipe's estate status and the continued production of both the Oscar line and 811 shape number by Savinelli, placing this example within the contemporary era of pipe making.