220 - Castello Great Line Collezione Briar Tobacco Pipe With 18K Gold Band, Unsmoked

Castello Great Line Collezione Briar Tobacco Pipe With 18K Gold Band, Unsmoked Castello tobacco pipe, Great Line Collezione model, featuring a bent Dublin-influenced freehand form. The bowl is constructed from polished briar showcasing straight grain and bird's-eye patterns, topped with a rustic, textured plateau rim. The shank is fitted with a wide 18 karat gold band. The tapered black acrylic stem features a single white longitudinal bar inlay. The interior of the bowl remains unsmoked. The pipe is accompanied by the original manufacturer box, a tan suede drawstring bag, and a yellow polishing cloth, all bearing the Castello logo. Marked on the shank Castello, Collezione, Great Line, and Made in Cantu Italy with a cursive Castello signature and a KKKK diamond stamp. The gold band is marked 18K. 6" L x 1 3/4" W x 2 1/2" H. Location: 3C CONDITION: The pipe remains in mint, unused condition with no visible signs of wear, charring, or tooth chatter. The briar surface is free of fills or cracks. The 18 karat gold band shows no tarnishing or scratches. The acrylic stem maintains a high-gloss finish. The original packaging, including the box, suede bag, and cloth, is present and in excellent condition with no significant staining or structural damage. 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.