Ser Jacopo Domina 97 briar wood tobacco pipe with sterling silver band
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
20C
This Ser Jacopo tobacco pipe, identified as model Domina 97, is handcrafted from polished briar wood. The bowl and shank exhibit a distinct vertical grain pattern, showcasing the natural aesthetics of the wood.
The pipe features a tapered black stem, which is accented by a silver-tone metal letter J inlay. A notable decorative element is the ornate sterling silver band connecting the shank and the stem, featuring an embossed repeating pattern and hallmark indicating 925 silver. The shank bears several markings including the manufacturer name, 'Fatta a Mano', 'In Italia', the Latin motto 'Per Aspera Ad Astra', and the model name 'Domina 97'.
The object measures approximately 6 inches in length, 1 3/8 inches in width, and 2 1/2 inches in height. This piece is presented in a tan, velvet-lined case that includes the Ser Jacopo dalla Gemma logo on the interior lid. The pipe is described as unsmoked, retaining its original condition without charring in the bowl.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- briar wood, sterling silver, plastic stem
- Dimensions
- 6" L x 1 3/8" W x 2 1/2" H
Technical characteristics
- Hallmarks
- 925 inside an oval cartouche
Design
- Features
- vertical grain bowl, embossed sterling silver band, inlaid letter J on stem
- Inscriptions
- Ser Jacopo, FATTA A MANO, In ITALIA, PER ASPERA AD ASTRA, DOMINA 97
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Ser Jacopo
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.