ALBERTO BONFIGLIOLI HANDMADE 1990 - Pipe - Briar

ALBERTO BONFIGLIOLI – MORNING S90 – 1990
Splendid Italian handmade pipe – Handmade in Italy

Splendid and refined Alberto Bonfiglioli Morning, an Italian handmade pipe made in 1990, as indicated by the S90 stamp on the shank.

The piece bears the markings “MORNING – NATURAL – S90 – HAND MADE ITALY – Alberto Bonfiglioli,” still clearly legible. The Morning series belongs to Bonfiglioli’s artisanal production and is characterized by compact dimensions, elegant proportions, and meticulous craftsmanship.

The pipe is crafted in Erica briar, with a warm natural brown-reddish tone. The surface finish, intentionally tactile, enhances the character of the briar and gives the specimen a particularly personal look.

The long black mouthpiece, glossy and elegantly shaped, bears the characteristic white Bonfiglioli logo and completes a slender, harmonious line.

Characteristics

Pipemaker: Alberto Bonfiglioli
Series: Morning
Finish: Natural
Code: S90
Year: 1990
Production: Handmade in Italy
Origin: Bologna, Italy
Material: Erica briar
Shape: Bent Billiard / semi-curved
Mouthpiece: black with white Bonfiglioli logo
Briar finish: natural, artisanal tactile workmanship
Condition: good vintage smoking condition, with normal internal charring of the bowl.

Alberto Bonfiglioli is one of the names of Bologna’s traditional pipe craftsmanship. His production under his own name began in the late seventies and is characterized by predominantly manual workmanship and relatively limited production. The historical documentation of the pipemaker also allows linking the code S90 to the year 1990, an interesting element for the precise chronological placement of the piece.

Indicative collector value

€180–200

The proposed valuation takes into account Italian craftsmanship, the signature of Alberto Bonfiglioli, the Morning series, identifiable dating, and the overall condition of the piece.