SAVINELLI,CASSANO,PRESTI,BETTINELLI - Pipe - Briar - (6)

Splendid and elegant collection composed of five representative pipes of the high Italian craftsmanship of the second half of the 20th century, united by excellent build quality, great briar seasoning, and strong stylistic personality.
The collection brings together some of the most interesting names in Italian tradition:
- the historic Milanese factory Savinelli with a refined Punto Oro 622 KS and an Oscar Aged Briar;
- the ancient Cassano factory from Cassano Magnago, in the famous Lombard pipe-maker district of Varese;
- the Bologna-based craftsman Bettinelli;
- the Sicilian master Presti.
The pipes present different interpretations of the Italian school:
classic shapes, soft lines, smooth and rustic finishes, large smoking chambers, and elegant proportions typical of Italian artisanal production from the 1970s–1990s.
Particularly interesting is the presence of the Savinelli Punto Oro 622 KS, a historic high-end series of the Milanese house, famous for the superior selection of briar and for excellent smoking qualities.
Cassano testifies to the manufacturing tradition of the province of Varese, a historic area of Italian pipe production, where laboratories and workshops contributed to the international fame of Italian pipes.
Bettinelli displays the typical Emilian artisanal sensibility: careful workmanship, distinctive line, and excellent ergonomics.
Presti from Sicily adds to the collection a rarer and more sought-after character, tied to the small-scale artisanal production of southern Italy, today increasingly difficult to find.
The whole presents itself as harmonious, elegant, and very interesting from a collecting standpoint, ideal both for display and for use by enthusiasts of high-quality vintage Italian pipes.
INDICATIVE VALUATION OF THE COLLECTION
1) Savinelli Punto Oro 622 KS
Historic high-end series of the Milanese manufactory, greatly appreciated for briar quality and dry smoking.
Estimated value:
€120 – €170
2) Cassano
Vintage Lombard production from the Cassano Magnago district (Varese), interesting for authenticity and rarity on the current market.
Estimated value:
€70 – €110
3) Savinelli Oscar Aged Briar
Classic Savinelli series well known among Italian enthusiasts, with good build quality and pleasant lightness.
Estimated value:
€60 – €90
4) Bettinelli Handmade Bologna
Italian artisanal pipe from the Emilia school, well made and not common on the market.
Estimated value:
€80 – €130
5) Presti Handmade Sicily
Rare Sicilian artisanal production, sought after especially by collectors of regional Italian pipes.
Estimated value:
€90 – €140
HANDMADE PIPE STAND
Elegant wooden tabletop pipe stand with gilded metal supports, suitable for displaying five pipes.
Estimated value:
€40 – €60
TOTAL COLLECTION VALUE
Realistic market value for the entire lot:
€460 – €700
A collection very pleasing aesthetically, balanced in brand choice and interesting for those seeking authentic vintage Italian pipes from different Italian regional craftsmanship schools.