ALBERTO BONFIGLIOLI HANDMADE 1990 - Pipe - Briar

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

Beautiful and refined Alberto Bonfiglioli Morning, an Italian handmade pipe made in 1990, as indicated by the S90 hallmark 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 made from briar wood, with a warm natural brown-reddish tone. The surface finish, deliberately matte and tactile, enhances the character of the briar and gives the piece a particularly personal appearance.

The long black mouthpiece, glossy and elegantly shaped, carries the distinctive white Bonfiglioli logo and completes a sleek, harmonious line.

Specifications

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

Alberto Bonfiglioli is one of the renowned names in Bologna’s pipe artisanal tradition. His brand-name production began in the late 1970s and is characterized by predominantly manual workmanship and relatively limited production. Historical documentation of the pipemaker also allows linking the S90 code to the year 1990, an interesting detail for the precise chronological placement of the piece.

Indicative collectible 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.