Pipe - Briar
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€ 65
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Selected by Sebastian Schulze
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Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Description
Brand: Mastro de Paja
Production: Italy
Type: Handmade pipe
Shape: Bent Billiard / Bent Dublin compact
Materials
Selected Italian heather root
Finish
Smooth on the head with a warm and deep vertical grain.
Prominent rustic texture on the stem (classic Mastro de Paja style from the 1970s–1980s)
Red-brown color contrast typical of historic production
Bocchino:
Black ebony
Brass stud insert (distinctive mark)
Original ergonomic profile
Visible markings:
“Mastro de Paja”
Handmade
Production coding consistent with historic artisanal craftsmanship.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Precise turning of the head
Regular edge thickness, healthy chamber.
Well-centered smoke channel.
No evidence of structural patching.
Processing aligned with pre-industrial production
It's not a modern commercial pipe: it's genuine Italian artisanal craftsmanship.
Probable dating
Estimated production period.
1970s – mid-1980s
Key elements for dating:
Rustication style
Vintage-style contrasting finish typical of Mastro de Paja.
Mouthpiece in ebonite with a brass dot
Marking “Handmade” – not a modern serial.
Condition of preservation
Overall condition: good / very good
Normal signs of use consistent with age
No structural cracks.
Original nozzle, not replaced.
Edge intact, only slight darkening from smoke
Honest preservation and collector-appropriate. 8/10
MARKET VALUE (2026)
Estimated single value
EUR 200 – 280
The presence of the double finish (smooth + rustic) and the brass detail enhances collectors’ interest.
Final judgment
Authentic Historic Straw Master
Italian artisanal production
Good quality briar
Valid for both collection and specialized sale.
A solid, representative specimen and properly valued within the mid-to-high tier of the brand.
Description
Brand: Mastro de Paja
Production: Italy
Type: Handmade pipe
Shape: Bent Billiard / Bent Dublin compact
Materials
Selected Italian heather root
Finish
Smooth on the head with a warm and deep vertical grain.
Prominent rustic texture on the stem (classic Mastro de Paja style from the 1970s–1980s)
Red-brown color contrast typical of historic production
Bocchino:
Black ebony
Brass stud insert (distinctive mark)
Original ergonomic profile
Visible markings:
“Mastro de Paja”
Handmade
Production coding consistent with historic artisanal craftsmanship.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Precise turning of the head
Regular edge thickness, healthy chamber.
Well-centered smoke channel.
No evidence of structural patching.
Processing aligned with pre-industrial production
It's not a modern commercial pipe: it's genuine Italian artisanal craftsmanship.
Probable dating
Estimated production period.
1970s – mid-1980s
Key elements for dating:
Rustication style
Vintage-style contrasting finish typical of Mastro de Paja.
Mouthpiece in ebonite with a brass dot
Marking “Handmade” – not a modern serial.
Condition of preservation
Overall condition: good / very good
Normal signs of use consistent with age
No structural cracks.
Original nozzle, not replaced.
Edge intact, only slight darkening from smoke
Honest preservation and collector-appropriate. 8/10
MARKET VALUE (2026)
Estimated single value
EUR 200 – 280
The presence of the double finish (smooth + rustic) and the brass detail enhances collectors’ interest.
Final judgment
Authentic Historic Straw Master
Italian artisanal production
Good quality briar
Valid for both collection and specialized sale.
A solid, representative specimen and properly valued within the mid-to-high tier of the brand.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Briar
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Period
1970-1980
