Micoli or "Mic" as he is called by family and friends, has aquired the reputation of being one of the best  American pipe makers. He is appreciated by the most prominent of collectors. Educated in the arts, He started this adventure in 1968. His craftsmanship and artistry were dedicated to over twenty years of full time pipe making, with no two alike. In the last thirty years plus he has been partially retired and limits carving to a few pipes a month. ​He has continued sculpting animals and other subjects fom brair and other rare woods.  

Micoli is now 79years old.​

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