ser jacopo Modica - Pipe - Briar

SER JACOPO – 'MODICA' Series, Punto Rosso. 1990s
Handmade by the artisan Modica, a historic master within the Ser Jacopo manufactory.
Model / Line
Designation: MODICA – Handmade
Ebonite nib with red dot.
Finish: deep rustic Burgundy red.
Materials
Testa: selected quality Mediterranean root
Finish: handmade artisanal rustic finish
Bocchino: black ebonite
Color: dark red / Bordeaux with black reflections.
Technical specifications
Shape: straight billiard, slightly elongated.
Cylindrical camera, thick walls.
Condition: used very little, clean case, mouthpiece in excellent condition.
Length: about 140 mm.
Weight: 30 g (typical of the model)
Dating
Based on rusticity, red dot, artisanal style, and metallic tenon.
Estimated production period: 1998–2004
Economic assessment (2025)
Current value in excellent condition: €200 – €250
Historical and Collecting Notes
The 'MODICA' series represents one of the most interesting artisanal productions by Ser Jacopo from the late 1990s.
Each piece is handcrafted entirely; the deep rusticity and the characteristic red color highlight the direct involvement of the artisan Modica, now highly sought after by collectors.