207 - Castello Briar Great Line Occhio Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked

Castello Briar Great Line Occhio Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked Castello tobacco pipe, Great Line Occhio model, handcrafted from briar wood with a high-polish finish. The pipe features a large bowl with a flat rim showcasing tight straight grain, while the exterior displays dense birdseye grain, referred to by the manufacturer as Occhio di Pernice. The curved shank transitions into a black acrylic tapered stem inset with a single faceted clear gem. The underside of the shank is impressed with several marks including Castello, Collection, Great Line, and Occhio di Pernice, along with a signature for Carlo Scotti and a boxed KG mark. The pipe is accompanied by its original suede-lined presentation case featuring a hinged lid, a branded yellow polishing cloth, and a printed guarantee card from Pipa Castello, Cantu, Italy. 6 1/8" L x 1 3/4" W x 2 1/2" H. Location: 4C CONDITION: The pipe appears to be in unused condition with a clean, uncarbonized bowl interior and a smooth, lustrous finish across the briar and stem. The presentation case exhibits light external scuffing to the suede material, particularly along the edges and corners. The interior lining and guarantee card remain in good condition. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.