DON CARLOS ROSSELLA CAGLI 2012 - 管 - 石南

AUTHENTICITY CERTIFICATE, DESCRIPTION AND ASSESSMENT
Item: Handcrafted Don Carlos Pipe – Special Edition “Rosaria”
Event: Cagli Pipe Fair
Year: 2012
Origin: Italy – Scuola Pesarese (Pesaro area)

ATTRIBUTION
Manufacture attributable to the Don Carlos brand, founded by master craftsman Bruto Sordini, a key figure in the Italian tradition of handcrafted pipes.

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

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

Editions linked to this event are generally:
- produced in limited quantities
- intended for collectors
- often feature special signatures or markings
The presence of the Rosaria signature adds further uniqueness and rarity.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Material: natural selected briar
Finish: deep rustic texture with strong material character
Coloration: dark red/black tone typical of Don Carlos production
Mouthpiece: original vulcanite/acrylic
Markings:
“ROSARIA”
“P. CAGLI 2012”

CONDITION
Pipe smoked, in good / very good condition:
- inner chamber intact
- solid structure
- signs of use consistent with age
- no invasive restoration detected

RARITY
Specimen to be considered rare, due to the combination of:
- authentic Don Carlos production
- event edition Cagli 2012
- 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 collecting interest, particularly for enthusiasts of the Pesarese school and non-standard Don Carlos productions.