Paronelli Meerschaum Pipes

The Meerschaum pipes by Paronelli Pipe are the first pipes produced in Italy and made entirely by hand from a block of pure meerschaum. The meerschaum is an ancient material (already 200 years ago worked in Vienna), originally from Eskisehir (Turkey) is a magnesium silicate (63.3% Silica and 24.7% Magnesium). To be extracted, holes are dug up to a depth between 20 and 60 meters. As with briar pipes, there is a huge qualitative difference for meerschaum pipes. This implies an important choice of the raw material; which once selected, will undergo a delicate work aimed at obtaining pipes with unique shapes. The final finishing and waxing on these pipes also require equal attention. The production of good meerschaum pipes is pure craftsmanship. Available in Paronelli Pipe online shop and in the best tobacco shops.