ARDOR URANO HANMADE - Pipe - Briar

ARDOR URANO HAND MADE ITALY
Splendid Ardor Urano Hand Made Italy pipe, handcrafted by the famous Italian workshop of the Rovera family, among the most appreciated brands in the international landscape of high-quality pipes.
The piece belongs to the renowned "Urano" series, one of the most iconic finishes of Ardor's production. The particular deep rustic finishing highlights the quality of briar and creates a fascinating contrast with the smooth, polished parts, enhancing the pipe's unique character.
The Poker Freehand shape presents elegant and modern lines, with a perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality. The original mouthpiece is enhanced by the characteristic Ardor insert and a refined decorative element in flame briar.
Perfectly legible markings:
• ARDOR
• URANO
• HAND MADE
• ITALY

• Producer: Ardor
• Series: Urano
• Provenance: Italy
• Craftsmanship: completely handmade
• Finish: Rustic Urano
• Shape: Poker Freehand
• Length: 155 mm
• Weight: 76 grams
• Original Ardor mouthpiece
• Conditions: excellent, about 9/10
• Inner chamber well preserved and little used
The pipe can reasonably be placed between the late 1980s and the 1990s. The present markings, the briar work, and the construction features are fully coherent with Ardor's classic production of that period, particularly appreciated by collectors for the high artisanal quality.
Estimated dating: circa 1985-1995.
HISTORY OF THE ARDOR BRAND
The Ardor brand was born in 1974 in Cuorgnè, Piedmont, on the initiative of the Rovera family. The name "Ardor" derives from the combination of the names Antonio Rovera and Dorelio Rovera, founders of the workshop.
Thanks to the use of carefully selected briars and strictly artisanal production, Ardor has established itself worldwide as one of the most representative brands of the Italian pipe school. Its creations are appreciated by collectors and smokers in Europe, the United States, and Japan for originality, craftsmanship, and strong stylistic personality.
The Urano series represents one of the most recognizable historic lines of Ardor's production and continues to be sought after by enthusiasts of Italian handcrafted pipes.
The pipe appears in excellent preserved condition, with minimal signs of use compatible with its age. Original mouthpiece, clearly legible markings, and perfectly intact structure.
Estimated collectible value: € 200 – 250.