DON CARLOS ROSSELLA CAGLI 2012 - Pipe - Briar

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

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

Exceptional specimen bearing the signature “ROSARIA”, attributable to the master’s wife, a rare presence and not serial 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 handmade pipe production.

The 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 Rosaria signature adds further uniqueness and rarity.

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

CONDITION
Smoking pipe, in good / very good condition:

- internal chamber intact
- solid structure
- signs of use appropriate for age
- no invasive restoration detected

RARITY
An example 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
Value for the collector / optimized sale: €400 – €450
Conclusion:
Pipe of significant collectible interest, especially for enthusiasts of the Pesarese school and non-standard Don Carlos productions.