In the process of manufacture, curing the briar is done before sorting the bowls, and has to be good enough for the best
pipe made by the company. Naturally the manufacturers will end up with a fair number of bowls that are just below the quality required for their branded ranges. These bowls undergo less expensive finishing processes and are sold at more economical prices. Such pipes are the Capitol from Savinelli or Lorenzo's Albanian pipes.
These pipes offer many opportunities - from an inexpensive entrée to the world of pipes, to the stopgap for the pipe left
at home, or the one to smoke when in the garden, workshop or out fishing.

The entry-level pipes from Savinelli
The taste of a top quality pipe at a price approaching budget

Capitol Smooth - Smooth Satin rich brown finish

Optional 6mm filter

54-SavCapSm

Grezza Original and Grezza Polished

The taste of a top quality pipe at a price approaching budget



The bowls will have surface flaws and fillings, less conspicuous when the pipe is stained and polished.
But remember that all grades of Savinelli bowls receive the same curing treatment ensuring that they give a good smoke.
Optional 6mm filter, Teflon peg. 

Style, quality and value!

Grezza Original

After curing, the bowl is left untouched.
Can be smoked as is – you could lightly sand off
the inevitable ash marks.
Or stain and polish it yourself – perfect for the DIY smoker

54-SavGrz R850.00

Grezza Polished

 

We’ve done the staining and polishing for you
– and the result is superb: a honey-brown, satin finish.
Beautiful to look at, and a pleasure to hold.

54-SavGrzPol R950.00

Filters

The Marca 6 have optional 6mm filters, Lorenzo's Lipari Large, Two Tone Large, Walnut Large, Rustic large and Spot-Carved have optional 9mm filters, and most of the others are fitted with a metal "filter" or arrester, which will prevent small pieces of tobacco lodging in the mouthpiece and may cool the smoke as it slows it down.

WATCHPOINT A most important word of warning about filter pipes: Filter pipes must be smoked with either the filter or an adapter (usually supplied with the pipe). Smoking without the filter (or adapter), even once, will allow moisture to condense in the empty space and seep into the shank, causing it to swell. This will result in a cracked shank, or a loose mouthpiece which is very difficult to remedy. If this happens to you, take it in to your nearest Wesley’s for an opinion. The Tenon/Peg is tougher than the wood! Keep it clean so it won’t stick. Wipe and pencil it occasionally so it slides easily. Have a look at the Gallery Because of the metal band, Savinelli Dry System pipes are excluded from this warning

Filtro Large 9mm / Pavia / Janua / Churchwardens / Oom Paul / Mini

It was with great foresight that some years ago the House of Lorenzo saw the benefits of investing in Albania
with its supply of briar and its emerging economy.

FILTRO
with 9mm filter option

RUSTIC LARGE 9mm

54-LFilRStr
54-LFilRBnt R350.00

PAVIA RANGE
9mm filter option

Two Tone finish
54-LFilPTT R395.00

JANUA - 9mm filter option

A new model (once off). Semi-bent Rhodesian in rustic finish with a polished rim; an elegant metal band gives added strength

54-LJan R595.00

1 shape

OOM PAUL

9mm filter option

Standing full bent - Classic shape
Made famous by Oom Paul Kruger

CHURCHWARDEN PIPES

Gandalf  pipes as featured in “The Lord of the Rings”
The widest range of the very popular Churchwarden shape pipes we have ever had.

Spitfire by Lorenzo and  Duo - with the optional Churchwarden or Standard mouthpiece.

Lorenzo Lectura – four finishes

Burgundy Satin finish

Long bent shape L7
54-LLetBrg R650.00

New rustic finish

Long bent or straight shapes Shapes L1, L3, L5, L7  
54-LLetNR R550.00

“Lipari” golden finish - Top quality

Long bent shapes Shapes L591, L7125
54-LorLetLp R990.00

Lorenzo Laddie - with 9mm filter option
Metal band for strength
3 finishes

Two Tone
2 shapes

54-LLad9 R750.00

Glossy black 1 shape

54-LLad9Blk R750.00

Smooth two tone top with rustic base (TTR) Rhodesian long bent shape
54-LLad1004 R795.00

Carve-your-own pipe

Bowl bored, shank and mouthpiece prepared - technically the pipe is
ready for you to express your vision.
But beware, briar is hard
– you’ll need proper wood sculpting tools and some patience.
The result will be worth it!
We’d love to see a picture.

54-LCarvit R395.00

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10 MINUTE RANGE

Always in short supply, these elegant, sturdy little briar pipes are excellent value
– a fine ten minute smoke.

Link to other 10 minute pipes

54-LMiniWal R285.00

54-LMiniTT


54-LMiniR R265.00

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