Pascal Piazzolla – "Bruyère Extra" Tobacco Pipe – Saint-Claude, France – With Silver Band Description: Offered for auction: a beautiful vintage briar tobacco pipe by the renowned French master pipe maker Pascal Piazzolla. This piece was crafted in Saint-Claude, the historic heart of the French pipe-making industry. This pipe belongs to the high-quality "Bruyère Extra" line, indicating superior quality briar with a refined grain pattern. The model is a classic Stack Billiard, characterized by an elegant, tall bowl. The transition between the wooden shank and the stem is decorated with a stylish silver-toned band, a hallmark of Piazzolla’s more luxurious series. Details: Maker: Pascal Piazzolla (Maître Pipier). Origin: Saint-Claude, France. Material: High-grade Briar (Bruyère Extra). Features: Equipped with a silver band and authentic stamps ("Bruyère Extra", "Saint-Claude"). Condition: unsmoked Specifications (for the entry fields) Object Type: Tobacco Pipe / Estate pipe. Material: Briar (Bruyère). Country of Origin: France. Period: 2nd half 20th century.