Pipe - Briar - (8)

Private Collection of Prestigious Italian Pipes – with Vintage Pipe Holder
Carefully selected private collection of high-end Italian pipes, including some of the most respected and collectible brands in the history of Italian pipes.
The collection includes pipes from the following manufacturers:
Castello
fireplace
Mastro de Paja
Ser Jacopo
Radice – Grade Clear
Santambrogio
Moretti
These brands represent the golden age of modern Italian pipes, with productions mainly dating from the 1970s to the 1990s, characterized by authentic craftsmanship, excellent selection of briar, and iconic shapes of Italian style.

Castello – professional restoration
The Castello pipe present in the collection has been repaired and completely refurbished by a specialized workshop.
The intervention restored the pipe's full functionality and structural integrity, without compromising its smoking quality or collectible value.

General Conditions
Structurally sound pipe
Combustion chambers in good condition, with normal and honest signs of use.
Original Bocchini or properly replaced ones.
Clean pipes, perfectly functional and ready to smoke or display.
Accessory included
The collection includes a vintage pipe holder, a multi from the 1990s, a valuable accessory that is increasingly difficult to find today, ideal for secure storage and elegant presentation.
Why is this collection important?
It is not a random batch, but a coherent and well-balanced selection of the best Italian brands, particularly suitable for:
Advanced collectors
Specialized dealers
Enthusiasts seeking a ready-made, high-level Italian collection.
Castello, Caminetto, Mastro de Paja, Moretti, Santambrogio, Radice Clear, Ser Jacopo
This assessment takes into account:
Overall condition of the pipes (used, in good condition).
recognized and sought-after brands
Presence of artisan / top-tier Italian lines.
European market 2024-2025
Market Value – Italian Collection
Collector's strip pipe
most sought-after brands / higher value
Brand Estimated single value (EUR)
Castello (professionally refurbished) €300 – €450
Ser Jacopo (artisanal line) €220 – €320
Radice Clear (high-grade radica) €180 – €280
Mastro de Paja (top Italian artisan) €150 – €250
Total high range (mean sum)
€850 – €1,300

Medium fascia pipe
Great to smoke, good value, less rare.
Brand Estimated single value (EUR)
Caminetto €120 – €180
Moretti €100 – €160
Santambrogio €90 – €150
Total average range (mean sum)
€310 – €490
Total value of the collection

Sale as a single lot (quick)
€1,150 – €1,600
Sale of themed sublots (more time + care).
€1,450 – €1,900
Optimized sales piece by piece for maximum efficiency
€1,800 to €2,300+
Final judgment
The collection has excellent market potential, thanks to the presence of classic Italian brands and artisanal lines.
The professionally restored La Castello remains the most valuable piece.
If sold in rationally subdivided lots, you can achieve a significant percentage reward compared to selling as a whole.