Cesare Barontini – Pipes

As much as we would like to present a comprehensive overview of a significant Italian pipe manufacturer, unfortunately, little is known about this producer. Contact is only possible through the German importer, Hauser in Augsburg. However, neither an email address nor a homepage is available. In Italian pipe-smoking forums, there are wild speculations about the continuation of business operations, but none of these have been confirmed. Even in its home country, communication with end customers seems nonexistent. Well-known online pipe encyclopedias are also not particularly informative.

It is certain that Barontini has been producing thousands of pipes for some renowned manufacturers for decades, including for Stanwell since 2011. Vauen has also had production done here, though this is no longer the case.

As a result, the pipes marketed under the Barontini name now play only a minor role. However, they are of decent quality, as much can be confirmed.

According to an email from the importer, the history can be summarized as follows:

• In 1890, Turildo Barontini opened a briar mill for producing pipe-making ebauchons.
• In 1925, production of finished pipes began under the management of Bruno Barontini.
• During World War II, production was halted for about seven years.
• In 1946, the factory was reopened by Bruno and Illico Barontini.
• Since 1955, investments were also made in the production of raw materials as well as pre-made pipes.

Currently, production is said to still be based in Livorno, and the factory remains under the leadership of the Barontini family. Unfortunately, no further information is available.