CASTELLO - Pipe - Briar
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Description from the seller
Certificate of Authenticity and Appraisal
Level: 9/10
PIPE IDENTIFICATION
Brand: Castello
Model / Grade: KKK (Triple K)
Country of origin: Italy
Author: Carlo Scotti
Type of production: Handmade
Finish: Smooth (glossy)
Shape of the burner: Curve (classic Castle proportions)
Mouthpiece: original mouthpiece in black ebonite with a white band, Castello
Material: Selected Italian burl (high quality)
Historical notes
Castello is universally recognized as one of the most important and influential Italian pizzerias of the 20th century.
The KKK grade represents a high-level briar wood selection, superior to standard production, chosen for the quality of the grain, structural integrity, and smoking performance.
The KKK-marked pipes were produced in limited quantities and are today highly sought after by collectors around the world. ESTIMATED DATING
Estimated production period.
1970 – 1985
Dating is based on:
Branding and stamp configuration
mouthpiece style with a white bar,
Molding and finishing typical of the era – Carlo Scotti / early Franco Coppo.
Technical Conditions
General conditions: Excellent - Level 9/10
Stovetop: structurally sound, with no cracks or burn marks.
Bocchino: clean and well preserved
Bocchino: original
Smoke condition: lightly smoked, well maintained.
The pipe shows minimal signs of use, fully consistent with a high-quality collectible specimen.
Certificate of Authenticity and Appraisal
Level: 9/10
PIPE IDENTIFICATION
Brand: Castello
Model / Grade: KKK (Triple K)
Country of origin: Italy
Author: Carlo Scotti
Type of production: Handmade
Finish: Smooth (glossy)
Shape of the burner: Curve (classic Castle proportions)
Mouthpiece: original mouthpiece in black ebonite with a white band, Castello
Material: Selected Italian burl (high quality)
Historical notes
Castello is universally recognized as one of the most important and influential Italian pizzerias of the 20th century.
The KKK grade represents a high-level briar wood selection, superior to standard production, chosen for the quality of the grain, structural integrity, and smoking performance.
The KKK-marked pipes were produced in limited quantities and are today highly sought after by collectors around the world. ESTIMATED DATING
Estimated production period.
1970 – 1985
Dating is based on:
Branding and stamp configuration
mouthpiece style with a white bar,
Molding and finishing typical of the era – Carlo Scotti / early Franco Coppo.
Technical Conditions
General conditions: Excellent - Level 9/10
Stovetop: structurally sound, with no cracks or burn marks.
Bocchino: clean and well preserved
Bocchino: original
Smoke condition: lightly smoked, well maintained.
The pipe shows minimal signs of use, fully consistent with a high-quality collectible specimen.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Manufacturer/ Brand
CASTELLO
Material
Briar
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Period
1970-1980
