I did it again – bought yet another pipe that I scarcely need – a L’Antra freehand:

Italian Estates L'Anatra Smooth Freehand with Silver (Two Egg) | Buy Italian Estates Tobacco Pipes at Smokingpipes

I couldn’t resist – it’s one of the most beautiful pipes that I’ve ever seen. So graceful and classy. Nicely grained, and I love its color. Its chamber is relatively shallow and wide, as I like. I usually avoid bent pipes, but this one is only barely bent.

“L’Antra” is Italian for “The Duck”. Notice the tiny silver duck head atop the bit. Very distinctive compared to the usual “spot” that most makers use to mark their pipes.

$130 – very reasonable for such a gorgeous pipe.