DON CARLOS ROSSELLA CAGLI 2012 - Pipe - Briar

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

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

Exceptional specimen bearing the signature “ROSARIA”, attributable to the maestro's wife, a rare non-serial presence in the brand's production.

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

Editions linked to this event are generally:

- produced in limited quantities
- destined for collectors
- often characterized by special signatures or markings
The presence of the signature Rosaria adds further uniqueness and rarity.

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

CONDITION
Pipe smoked, in good / very good condition:

inner chamber intact
solid structure
use marks consistent with age
no invasive restoration detected

RARITY
A 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 today:

Quick market value: €220 – €280
Fair market value: €300 – €380
Collector / optimized sale value: €400 – €450
Conclusion:
Pipe of significant collecting interest, especially for enthusiasts of the Pesaro school and non-standard Don Carlos productions.