Paronelli has been putting Italian craftsmanship into smokers’ hands since 1945, when Jean Marie Alberto Paronelli founded the brand in Gavirate, Italy. The family tradition continues today under his grandson, Ariberto. Alberto’s passion went well beyond making pipes-he also established Italy’s first pipe museum in 1970. The pipes carry that artistic streak, ranging from handsome traditional shapes to adventurous freehands, with expressive briar, bold finishes, and plenty of individual character. Paronelli is a name worth knowing if you like your Italian pipes with a little swagger. There’s more than one way to wear good boots, and more than one way to carve a fine piece of briar. Come and take it. Follow my shop for choice pipes and color commentary, uploaded regularly and original pipes hand made by me, uploaded occasionally. I REGULARLY STOCK 100+ ESTATE PIPES SO CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS. Keywords – briar smoking tobacco pipe rare vintage antique estate pipe potato. Measurements available upon request. Three-ish dollars is worth the peace of mind in my opinion.