DON CARLOS ROSSELLA CAGLI 2012 - Pipe - Briar

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY, DESCRIPTION AND VALUATION
Item: Don Carlos handmade pipe – Special Edition “Rosaria”
Event: Pipa di Cagli 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 in the Italian tradition of artisanal pipes.

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

HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The pipe was made for the 2012 Pipa di Cagli Fair, the most important Italian event dedicated to pipe collecting and artisanal pipe production.
Editions tied to this event are generally:
- produced in limited quantities
- intended for collectors
- often characterized by signatures or special 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
Smoked pipe, in good / very good condition:
- internal chamber intact
- solid structure
- signs of use consistent with age
- no invasive restorations detected

RARITY
Specimen to be regarded as rare, due to the combination of:
- authentic Don Carlos production
- Cagli 2012 event edition
- non-standard and uncommon signature “Rosaria”

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, particularly for enthusiasts of the Pesaro school and non-standard Don Carlos productions.