DON CARLOS ROSSELLA CAGLI 2012 - Pipe - Briar

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY, DESCRIPTION AND EVALUATION
Subject: Don Carlos handmade pipe – Special Edition “Rosaria”
Event: Cagli Pipe Fair
Year: 2012
Origin: Italy – Pesaro 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 artisanal pipes.

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

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

The editions tied to this event are generally:

- produced in limited quantities
- destined for collectors
- often featuring special signatures or markings

The presence of the Rosaria signature adds further uniqueness and rarity.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Material: natural selected hornbeam (radica) wood
Finish: deeply rustic with a strong tactile character
Coloring: dark red/black tone typical of Don Carlos production
Mouthpiece: original ebony/acrylic
Markings:
“ROSARIA”
“P. CAGLI 2012”

CONDITION
Pipe smoked, in good / very good condition:

- internal chamber intact
- solid structure
- signs of use 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 collectible interest, especially for enthusiasts of the Pesaro school and non-standard Don Carlos productions.