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 esteemed Italian artisanal brands in the international handmade pipe scene.
Founded by the Rovera Brothers, descendants of the historic Mora family of Varese, Ardor is known for:
fully manual workmanship;
high-quality aged briar;
deep and artistic rustication;
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 designation “DR” identifies higher-quality specimens selected within production.
OBSERVED FEATURES
Urano red/mahogany rustic finish
Original mouthpiece in glossy ebonite
Typical Ardor blue insert on the mouthpiece
Original metal mount
Italian handmade craftsmanship
Legible markings:
“ARDOR”
“URANO”
“HANDMADE ITALY”
“DR”
CONDITION
Original, only varnished (seasoned), in excellent overall condition.
The pipe shows:
cavity with a very light tobacco veil;
absence of significant carbonization;
bowl rim very well preserved;
intact and deep rustication;
original mouthpiece in excellent condition;
joints perfectly aligned.
Overall the pipe presents as a very well-preserved high-end piece, with excellent aesthetic presence and strong collecting value.
CURRENT MARKET ASSESSMENT
Considering:
complete authenticity;
Urano DR series;
Italian handmade craftsmanship;
excellent conservation state;(8.5/10)
presence of the original mouthpiece with Ardor blue insert;
increasing international interest in Ardor Italian artisanal pipes;
the current market valuation is estimated at:
€200 – €240