La Savinelli Giubileo d’Oro 1004 Billiard Top Tier Vintage Pipe. Pre 1970’s Early Savinelli Highest Graded Billiard!

DIMENSIONS & PIPE INFO ⬇️
Length: 5.80”
Bowl Height: 1.78”
Bowl Width: 1.35”
Chamber Diameter: 0.75”
Chamber Depth: 1.50”
Weight: 1.16 ounces
Filter: None
Stem: Vulcanite
Age Estimate: 1970’s or Earlier
Nomenclature: LA SAVINELLI, GIUBILEO D'ORO, (S Shield Stamp), 1002, ITALY

Presented here is a beautiful very top-tier and vintage 1970’s or earlier La Savinelli Giubileo d’Oro 1002 Billiard in a smooth, natural finish with an ebonite stem and their 3 gold dot inserts adorning the top. This is the crème of the crop of their classic lineup.

New Giubileos cost well over $1,000 -
1,200 or more and they aren’t easy to find, with less than 100 made per year in each shape, possibly half that. This Billiard has 50 + years of additional aging / seasoning that can only improve its smoking qualities even more. It shows off some great grain as well with straight and flame grain to admire while smoking.

This pipe is in very nice condition and was well cared for with no issues of any note. There are signs of mild use but no rim charring, damage etc. Over the decades, the stamping is faded but still legible. It carries a 4 digit old style shape code. The pipe has been cleaned and waxed with carnauba as well as hand buffed until it felt just right and is ready to smoke.
ABOUT THE GIUBILEO SERIES:
Quoted from Savinelli’s Italian site itself:
The highest tier within Savinelli's standard lineup, the Giubileo d'Oro series presents the Italian marque's superlative pieces. Meaning "Golden Jubilee" in Italian, the Giubileo d'Oro series denotes Savinelli pipes par excellence, and the strict standards determining Giubileo d'Oro pieces mean that only 0.1% of Savinelli's total production is found worthy of the line's iconic three brass dot stem logo. As such, these pipes showcase choice grain patterns and exquisite finishes — from concisely defined sandblasts to gorgeously arrayed flame grain and birdseye. This particular example wears the line's smooth, Natural stain, highlighting the briar's natural grain in a traditional and vivid palette.

This particular pipe wears the line's smooth, natural stain, highlighting the briar's natural grain in a traditional and vivid palette. It is stamped La Savinelli as opposed to just Savinelli. When combined with their older 4 digit shape numbers, it indicates a pre-1970’s pipe. This pipe shows La Savinelli but has the 3 digit shape that came into being in the 1970’s so my best guess is this is a 1970’s piece with the additional age always being nice to further season the briar and the time period thoughts these vintage pipes invoke while smoking.


PIPE PREPARATIONS & INFO:
Estate pipes, smoked or unsmoked, always have the small chance of minor handling marks. The 10-20 photos show the pipe well. Use them as your guide to condition as with any item. I’m happy to answer any questions.

» You get what you pay for.
At a minimum, I do everything possible to make sure the pipe is at its best and packaged well. All pipes are carefully inspected, cleaned, gently buffed, waxed with Carnauba and the stems are hand polished and oiled as needed. For a decade, I’ve put all I have into these pipes, packaging and more. I really enjoy it and my fellow hobbyists.

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I do not have the time to reply to messages asking for deals. If I have room to move, I’ll list the pipe as “Or Best Offer.” Prices are firm. Please consider the large seller fees, taxes and equipment investments. If I don’t reply, no offense intended. It’s just time consuming to explain all this in each message. I appreciate your consideration.

All info such as filtered or no, dimensions and info is listed above, most of it at the beginning of the ad in bullet points.

AFTER YOUR PURCHASE & INFO:
I spent a lot of time planning every little part and unboxing experience is important too. I’ve never had a pipe arrive damaged either.
Pipes are almost always shipped as one piece. This is far better for the pipe, particularly with climate changes during shipping.

Expect replies during normal business times. I reply as fast as I can, but if it’s the weekend or middle of the night, it may be a bit before I’m able to read and reply.

ABOUT RADIANT PIPES VINTAGE RESTORATIONS & CURATED BRIARS:
Due to a broken back and multiple injuries leaving me bed-ridden more than a decade, as well as raising a very awesome and brilliant special needs child, I had to be home 24/7. I took up restoration and pipe making as a hobby around 2019 to feel some satisfaction of work and to help fund some activities / therapies needed. This quickly turned into a full obsession and I’ve spent every day since working on, researching, making and enjoying pipes. I’m as much of an avid enthusiast as the best of them with serious PAD & TAD. This is not a profitable venture but it’s fulfilling and I really enjoy hearing the great feedback from you guys.

My margins are often very narrow for the amount of work, the cost of the item, seller fees, taxes etc. I barely break even annually doing this. I spend a lot of time deciding prices that are fair for both of us. I cannot reply to requests for discounts. If there is room, I will lower the price. If we have built a rapport, you know that I will do all I can to work with you though.

Many call cleaning a pipe “restored.” It hurts those of us that put years of time and effort into these. There are some great restoration artists out there. Sometimes the pipe just needs a detailing job. I don’t sell pipes that had any cracks or major issues. If I was to, it would be well described. (Like selling lots of pipes that didn’t meet my criteria etc)

I do this professionally, full time. When it says Restored, it is truly restored. Pipes that don’t need any restoration are detailed and waxed. I have spent almost single every day for years working on pipes and making them. My goal is that you get above and beyond what you expect.

*I COMBINE SHIPPING. Easy way: Add multiple items to cart and check out. It will apply discounts automatically. If you purchase multiples separately and I notice, I’ll refund any and all excess shipping costs.

I try to ship within 1-2 business days. If purchased on a Friday, I’ll ship Monday. Tuesday on very busy times but I try my best to get them out fast. USPS times can vary and it’s outside my control.
USPS DISCLAIMER: I have NO control on delays or knowing where a package is any more than you do with the tracking number. Sometimes USPS tracking doesn’t work but the pipe always shows up.
RETURNS:
If you’re not 100% happy, please let me know before filing any dispute or feedback. I’ll do everything I can to resolve the situation. It’s quite rare but I want you very happy with your purchase. Returns must be in the exact same condition as sent to you. If they’re smoked or damaged, I cannot accept it back. Buyer pays shipping back unless it is my mistake and I’ll cover all costs. Thanks so much for reading all of this if you got this far!! Best regards, Peter