Ser Jacopo

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Find the perfect high-quality pipe for you in our range of Ser Jacopo pipes.

From the swooping shape of the Bent Dublin L1 to the classic feel of the Rustic Semi Bent Apple, our range of Ser Jacopo pipes has something for everyone – the pipe smoker and the pipe collector.

Combine your Ser Jacopo pipe with one of our exquisite pipe tobaccos, available to order straight to your door.

The Ser Jacopo dalla Gemma story begins with Giancarlo Guidi, whose career started in 1970 working with Moretti and Raganella. After mastering production-line techniques, he turned his attention to hand-carved pipes. Disappointed by the waste of beautiful grain on pre-designed shapes, he believed careful carving could produce truly remarkable pieces.

In 1972, Guidi co-founded Master de Paja, becoming known for his artistic interpretation of classic shapes and his ability to shape pipes based on the grain. This helped establish the “Pesaro School” of pipe making.

By 1982, Guidi sought a new challenge and, with Bruto Sordini, founded Ser Jacopo dalla Gemma, continuing the Pesaro tradition of design and quality. They paired seasoned briar with exotic woods, horn, bone, precious metals and gems. Early Ser Jacopo pipes have fetched over $10,000 at auctions, becoming highly collectable.

Today, the factory employs five full-time carvers and produces around 6,000 pipes annually. Sadly, Guidi passed away in 2012, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire artisan carvers worldwide.

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