New Moretti (Gift from the wife)

[smokedragon]

So my wife has wanted to buy me a pipe for a while now, and she finally pulled the trigger one one. Apparently, she got tired of looking for a "pretty pipe" on Boswell's since she knows they are my favorites, and moved to eBay. She just told me she won me this Moretti. He calls it a freehand, but I'm sure someone with more knowledge than me could assess the shape. I love the grain on it, and the carving is beautiful. I don't yet own a paneled pipe, but I'm really digging it. Overall, it has a classy feel to it, but also a natural sort of feel. Can't wait to smoke it as it will be my first Moretti and my first real Italian pipe. Here are the pics from the Bay:

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Congrats on the Moretti. I have a couple and they smoker wonderfully. Yours is beautiful.

 

[tbradsim1]

Beautiful pipe, I have 2 and they are superb, Moretti is very approachable if you have questions, from now on leave the pipe buying to your wife. LOL

 

[smokedragon]

Beautiful pipe, I have 2 and they are superb, Moretti is very approachable if you have questions, from now on leave the pipe buying to your wife. LOL

Yes, I suppose I should! She certainly had good taste. :rofl:

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Check out you tube as well. Some great videos showing him making his pipes.

 

[flmason]

Congratulations on your new pipe. It is an excellent gift. Your wife has great taste. I like the design that has been carved into the pipe. I am sure some of it was there originally but the carver added to it beautifully.

 

[teufelhund]

Hope it's a great smoker! I really like the octagonal shape; looks like she's earned some leverage for the honey do list. Just remember to cut the grass with a cob lol.

 

[profpar]

That is an absolutely gorgeous pipe. I love the shape and detailing. Smokedragon you have a thoughtful wife, that is a super gift. :D

 

[quincy]

Wow! That's some lady you caught. Pipe is beautiful! My wife keeps asking why I have so many and I don't have enough!

 

[bigboi]

Now that is a nice pipe!!! good job

 

[pruss]

Beautiful pipe, and as others have mentioned, a wonderful gift. Congratulations!
As to the shape, I'm far from an expert but couldn't that be described as a half bent panel billiard?
Hope it smokes as good as it looks,
-- Pat