DON CARLOS ROSSELLA CAGLI 2012 - Pipe - Briar

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY, DESCRIPTION AND EVALUATION
Object: Don Carlos handmade pipe – Special Edition “Rosaria”
Event: Cagli Pipe Fair
Year: 2012
Origin: Italy – Pesarese School (Pesaro area)

ATTRIBUTION
Manufacturing attributable to the Don Carlos brand, founded by master craftsman Bruto Sordini, a reference figure in the Italian tradition of artisanal pipes.

Exceptional specimen bearing the signature “ROSARIA,” attributed to the master’s wife, a rare non-serial presence in the brand’s production.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The pipe was made for the 2012 Cagli Pipe Fair, the most important Italian event dedicated to pipe collecting and artisanal pipe production.

editions tied to this event are generally:
produced in limited quantities
intended for collectors
often characterized by signatures or special markings
The presence of the Rosaria signature adds further uniqueness and rarity.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Material: selected natural briar
Finish: deep rustic finish with strong tactile character
Coloring: dark red/black tones typical of Don Carlos production
Mouthpiece: original vulcanite/acrylic
Markings:
“ROSARIA”
“P. CAGLI 2012”

CONDITION
Pipe smoked, in good / very good condition:
inner chamber intact
solid structure
signs of use consistent with age
no invasive restoration detected

RARITY
Specimen to be considered rare, due to the combination of:
authentic Don Carlos production
Cagli 2012 event edition
signature “Rosaria” (non-standard and uncommon)

MARKET VALUATION
As of the current date:
Quick market value: €220 – €280
Fair market value: €300 – €380
Collector / optimized sale value: €400 – €450
Conclusion:
Pipe of significant collectible interest, particularly for enthusiasts of the Pesaro School and non-standard Don Carlos productions.