ARDOR URANO 1990 COME NUOVA - Pipe - Briar

Brand: Ardor
Series: Urano DR
Production: Handmade Italy
Pipemaker: Fratelli Rovera – Mora family
Estimated production period
1990s – early 2000s
HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION
Ardor is one of the most appreciated Italian artisanal brands on the international scene of handmade pipes.
Founded by the Rovera Brothers, descendants of the historic Mora family from Varese, Ardor is known for:
fully manual workmanship;
highly seasoned briars;
deep and artistic rustication;
excellent smoking performance.
The “Urano” series is one of the brand’s most recognizable finishes: intense, irregular, and volcanic rustication, handcrafted with strong aesthetic character and great personality.
The “DR” designation identifies higher-quality specimens selected within the production.
OBSERVED FEATURES
Urano red/mahogany rusticated finish
Original shiny ebony mouthpiece
Typical Ardor blue inlay on the mouthpiece
Original metal mount
Italian handmade craftsmanship
Legible markings:
“ARDOR”
“URANO”
“HANDMADE ITALY”
“DR”
CONDITION
Original, only lightly used specimen, in excellent overall condition.
The pipe shows:
a camera with a very slight smoke veil;
no significant carbonization;
well-preserved bowl rim;
intact and deep rustication;
original mouthpiece in excellent condition;
inserts perfectly aligned.
Overall the pipe presents as a high-end piece, very well maintained, with excellent aesthetic presence and strong collecting value.
CURRENT MARKET ASSESSMENT
Considering:
complete authenticity;
Urano DR series;
Italian handmade craftsmanship;
excellent conservational state (8.5/10);
presence of the original mouthpiece with blue Ardor insert;
increasing international interest in Ardor Italian artisanal pipes;
the current market valuation is estimated at:
€200 – €240