Alberto Bonfiglioli
Alberto has been making pipes for over 45 years, his way at his speed. All the pipes are have a distinctive, Alberto Italian look, but like no others. He runs a small smoke shop in Bologna, Italy, that is also the meeting place of the Alberto Bonfiglioli Pipe Club.
All of the 80-100 a year are hand made by him from sun dried choice selected Grecian briar - that he has aged for 10-15 years. His rare O.B.B. stamped 20-25 year briar are highly sought after. Who else has wood that old.
GL Pease write's " I've had a few of Alberto's pipes come in and out of my collection over the years. They have all been excellent smokers".
Every Alberto Bonfiglioli pipe has a Lucite stem & is stamped, "Alberto Bonfiglioli, Made in City of Bologna Italy", the shield of US "Route 66", because he traveled it, a size stamp "XL" etc, grade stamps, URSUS , Black Angus etc.
Alberto Bonfiglioli Canadian AB # 63 *New*
A good solid Canadian with his Chess Knight stamp. Stained a medium/dark brown. This pipe like most of Alberto's has much wood on sides & botto...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli ODA Pot AB # 61
A large ODA Pot with a great deal of briar giving it thick walls & shank. This is going to remain cool from start to finish whatever pipe fuel ...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Canadian AB # 73
A good solid burgundy/brown stain Canadian with his Chess Knight stamp. This pipe like most of Alberto's has much wood on the oval sides, front &am...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Pear # AB 41
A short Pear when fatter and shorter then its called an Apple. This one has a slightly long shank and a silver band and white stem. Definitely Ital...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Billiard AB # 8
This is almost Albertos' signature type pipe. Fairly large, thick walled, with a large capacity bowl, silver band and it is a sitter. He believes a...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli "Chubby" # AB 65
A short Chubby in a natural finish. This one has a slightly long shank proportionally to it's definitely large bowl. Definitely an Italianate late ...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli ELX Full Bent O.B.B. AB # 83
This ELX size made from Alberto's O.B.B. 20-25 year old briar pipe, is known for delivering cool session of delicious flavors and tastes, from s...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Dublin ELX AB # 27
Albertos' believes a pipe should deliver a cool smoke good to hand and fit in a pocket. This being an ELX size you will need a good sized pockert. ...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Billiard AB # 28
Albertos' seriously solid Billiard is always large sized & thick walled. He believes a pipe should deliver a cool smoke, good to hand and fit...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Hawkbill AB # 31
A nice rugged lightweight rusticated hawkbill. Measurements & Details: Length: 4 5/8" / 114 mm Bowl Height: 2" / 51 mm Bowl Depth: 1 3/8" / ...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Skyline Band ELX # 38
A tall deep bowled thick walled 1/8 bent Dublin variation. It has a sterling silver Skyline band. A handsome goodly sized thick walled pipe. This E...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli ELX Full Bent AB # 53
This is an ELX pipe with very thick walls and will stay cool from the first charing light till the final puff. And it takes a cleaner easily. The ...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli # AB 56
A large light natural Poker with a Plateau rim and a complimenting sterling silver & brass band representing the two renaissance towers...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Billiard AB # 57
Albertos' signature solid Pot/Billiard is always good sized & thick walled. With this piece he has lengthen the shank a bit, created a saddle...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Billiard Collection AB # 62
A good solid ELX Collection with silver band. This is a large with much wood on all sides and thick walls and plateau rim. The finish is a natural ...
View full detailsAlberto Bonfiglioli Dublin Diamond Mini Mag AB # 72
A Diamond shanked Dublin is a rarity especially in a mini-magnum. The Plateau rim gives this pipe and imposing look. Alberto within his pipe vocab...
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