Savinelli Punto Oro Mister G 122 Bent Pot Sandblast Briar Pipe 6mm Filter

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Savinelli Punto Oro Mister G model 122, bent pot shape, sandblast finish in walnut-toned briar with brass band and wood inlay accent. A 6mm filter chamber with ample internal diameter and depth, properly proportioned for the pot form. Vulcanite stem, Italian manufacture.

The Punto Oro line represents Savinelli's commitment to refined middle-market production since the maker's establishment in 1876 in Diolo, Lombardy. Founded by Gioacchino Savinelli, the company rose to prominence in the mid-twentieth century as Italian briar work gained international recognition, displacing earlier prejudices against Mediterranean grain. Punto Oro sits in Savinelli's classical catalog tier-above entry-level but below the museum-grade lines-and is characterized by consistent finishing, visible briar character, and functional design. The Mister G model name does not appear in all published catalogs, reflecting Savinelli's practice of assigning house names and numbering systems that vary by market and era. Shape 122 is a pot, a form that demands genuine engineering: a pot is not merely a short, wide billiard, but rather a shape whose merit depends entirely on chamber width and depth. A shallow or narrow pot fails functionally; the tobacco chamber must present sufficient burning surface to sustain even combustion across the load. Savinelli's pots, unlike those of some competitors, were drilled with chamber diameters exceeding 20mm-a specification that separates the working pot from the novelty. Collectors prize Savinelli for this precision, and the Punto Oro line for its honest finish work and absence of affectation.

Stamps: Savinelli maker's mark and "Punto Oro" line designation present on the shank. No numbered grade mark is apparent.

The pot is a bowl form with pronounced vertical sides, a flat base, and very modest external transition from bowl to shank. This example is bent at a gentle angle. The shank narrows from the bowl diameter to accommodate the vulcanite stem. The pot form encourages cradling in the palm or resting on the bowl rim; it is not a shape designed for deep insertion into the mouth. The external diameter of the chamber is 1.54 inches, the depth 1.40 inches-proportions that yield a usable tobacco capacity of roughly 2 grams without compression, and the wide interior surface area critical to pot function. Compared to a billiard or dublin of similar external height, a pot sacrifices stem length and shank definition for pure bowl presence.

The briar exhibits the characteristic texture of Mediterranean burl, with grain orientation running both vertically and in wild cathedral patterns through the bowl walls-typical of the italian heel and shank blocks. The finish is sandblast: the surface was abraded with fine sharp media (sand or similar) under pressure to expose grain and remove the outer skin, leaving a matte tactile surface. Sandblast accentuates grain figure and hides minor handling marks; it is labor-intensive and signals maker confidence in the briar quality. Under raking light, the walnut tone deepens in the pores and lightens across the ridges, creating visual depth. The brass band at the shank junction and wood inlay strip are functional reinforcement and aesthetic accent; they are signature details of the Punto Oro line.

Condition: The pipe is in excellent condition. The finish shows no cracks, checking, or repairs. The rim is even and unmarred. The chamber interior is clean and shows no cake buildup, damage, or oxidation. The stem is unmarred, with no tooth chatter or fracture. The tobacco chamber walls are sound. All stamps are legible.

Dimensions:
- Length: 5.71 in. (145.03 mm)
- Bowl height: 1.57 in. (39.88 mm)
- Chamber depth: 1.40 in. (35.56 mm)
- Chamber diameter: 0.82 in. (20.83 mm)
- Outside bowl diameter: 1.54 in. (39.12 mm)
- Weight: 1.30 oz. (36.85 g)
- Filter: 6mm
- Stem material: Vulcanite

Ships from the Faridunhill / Pipe Collectors Encyclopedia archive with original Punto Oro sleeve. Worldwide shipping and professional sanitation on every estate pipe.

SKU: SKU-039