The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 232:
Description
Castello Dublin style tobacco pipe featuring a smooth, polished briar bowl and a natural five-segment bamboo shank. The bowl exhibits a bird’s-eye grain pattern across the rim and a straight grain along the sides. The long bamboo shank is joined to a curved black acrylic or vulcanite mouthpiece finished with a white rectangular inlay. The briar shank is stamped on the side Castello Collection over Carlo Scotti in cursive script. The bamboo section displays natural nodes with dark scorched accents at the junctions. The pipe is accompanied by a tan suede drawstring bag and a yellow polishing cloth. 10 1/2" L x 1 3/4" W x 2 1/2" H.
7D
Condition report:
The pipe appears in excellent, unsmoked condition with no carbon buildup or charring visible in the bowl. The briar finish is highly polished and lacks any visible chips or scratches. The bamboo shank is intact with no cracks or splits. The mouthpiece shows no teeth marks or oxidation.
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