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 in the international landscape of handmade pipes.
Founded by the Rovera Brothers, descendants of the historic Mora family from Varese, Ardor is known for:
- entirely hand-finished craftsmanship;
- high-quality aged briar;
- deep and artistic rustications;
- excellent smoking performance.
The “Urano” series is one of the house’s most recognizable finishes: intense, irregular, and volcanic rustication, handmade with strong aesthetic character and great personality.
The acronym “DR” identifies higher-quality specimens selected within the production.
OBSERVABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Urano red / mahogany rustic finish
Original glossy vulcanite stem
Typical Ardor blue insert on the stem
Original metal mounting
Italian handmade craftsmanship
Legible markings:
“ARDOR”
“URANO”
“HANDMADE ITALY”
“DR”
CONDITION
Original piece only lightly used, in excellent overall condition.
The pipe shows:
- bowl with a very light veil of smoke;
- no significant burn damage;
- the rim of the bowl very well preserved;
- intact and deep rustication;
- original stem in excellent condition;
- joints perfectly aligned.
Overall the pipe presents as a very well-maintained high-end piece, with excellent aesthetic presence and strong collectible value.
CURRENT MARKET VALUATION
Taking into account:
- full authenticity;
- Urano DR series;
- Italian handmade craftsmanship;
- excellent preservation state; (8.5/10)
- presence of the original stem with Ardor blue insert;
- growing international interest in Ardor Italian artisanal pipes;
the current market valuation is estimated at:
€200 – €240