Gigante - Italy. Can Anyone Tell Me Company History?

[kgill]

 

[eaglerico]

Looks very Savinelli esque. Though it is missing the tell tale shape number. If its not a Sav I would hazard a guess that it was probably made by them for someone. But that is just my guess.

 

[kgill]

This one is big too.
Is the name of the company gigante or is it the model name due to its size?

 

[papipeguy]

Both Mastro da Paja and L'Anatra have lines called Gigante. If it is either of those you have a great pipe. At any rate it's a nice looking pot; one of my favorite shapes.

 

[kgill]

Papipeguy,
Thanks.
Yes I keep finding billiards or pots lately. I'm a sucker for them too.
I realized I like the bigger bowls, bigger pipes too.
Thanks for the tip.
I wonder how to determine if it is one of these makers.
More research this week for sure.

 

[kgill]

I was recently informed based on shape and rustication that this is almost certainly an unmarked second of Savinelli.

 

[papipeguy]

Curious because I didn't see Gigante listed as a Sav second anywhere. It's still a nice pipe.