MASTRO DE PAJA - Pipe - Briar
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Description from the seller
Brand / Pipemaker: Mastro de Paja
Country of production: Italy
Production method: Handcrafted artisanal production
Series / Line: Per Aspera Ad Astra
Grade: 3C (high-quality briar selection)
DESCRIPTION
Italian handcrafted pipe made from selected briar, with a warm natural smooth finish that enhances the straight grain and the flame figure.
The piece features a square sterling silver collar, finely engraved, and a black acrylic stem with the original insert bearing the Mastro de Paja logo.
Proportions, workmanship and finishes are fully in keeping with classical Mastro de Paja production.
MARKINGS
“Mastro de Paja” (in italics)
“Per Aspera Ad Astra”
“Hand Made in Italy”
Grade mark: 3C
All markings are authentic and in line with the brand’s historical production.
ESTIMATED DATING
Approximately 1970s – early 1980s
Period attributable to the classic phase tied to the Peppino Ascorti era, considered among the most significant in the brand’s history.
Condition: Excellent – smoked very little
Bowl clean and structurally sound
No cracks or defects
Patina uniform and natural on the briar
Original silver collar intact
Stem in excellent condition with minimal signs of light use
The Mastro de Paja pipes from this period are particularly valued by collectors for:
- quality of workmanship
- briar selection
- historical importance in the Italian artisanal pipe tradition
CURRENT MARKET VALUATION
€200 – €240
Brand / Pipemaker: Mastro de Paja
Country of production: Italy
Production method: Handcrafted artisanal production
Series / Line: Per Aspera Ad Astra
Grade: 3C (high-quality briar selection)
DESCRIPTION
Italian handcrafted pipe made from selected briar, with a warm natural smooth finish that enhances the straight grain and the flame figure.
The piece features a square sterling silver collar, finely engraved, and a black acrylic stem with the original insert bearing the Mastro de Paja logo.
Proportions, workmanship and finishes are fully in keeping with classical Mastro de Paja production.
MARKINGS
“Mastro de Paja” (in italics)
“Per Aspera Ad Astra”
“Hand Made in Italy”
Grade mark: 3C
All markings are authentic and in line with the brand’s historical production.
ESTIMATED DATING
Approximately 1970s – early 1980s
Period attributable to the classic phase tied to the Peppino Ascorti era, considered among the most significant in the brand’s history.
Condition: Excellent – smoked very little
Bowl clean and structurally sound
No cracks or defects
Patina uniform and natural on the briar
Original silver collar intact
Stem in excellent condition with minimal signs of light use
The Mastro de Paja pipes from this period are particularly valued by collectors for:
- quality of workmanship
- briar selection
- historical importance in the Italian artisanal pipe tradition
CURRENT MARKET VALUATION
€200 – €240
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Manufacturer/brand
MASTRO DE PAJA
Material
Briar
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Period
1980-1990
