221 - Castello Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked

Castello Briar Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked Castello tobacco pipe featuring a hand-carved briar bowl with a spiral-fluted, snail-like design in a high-polish finish. The pipe is constructed with a bent black acrylic stem featuring a single white bar inlay. The underside of the shank is marked with an impressed square logo containing a stylized tower above the letters S.A., the words CASTELLO over COLLECTION, and a cursive signature reading Carlo Scotti. The item is accompanied by a brown cardboard box marked PIPA CASTELLO / CARLO SCOTTI - CANTÙ (ITALIA), a tan drawstring pouch and yellow polishing cloth both bearing the Castello logo, and a printed certification card. 5 1/2" L x 1 3/4" W x 2 1/2" H. Location: 3C CONDITION: The pipe appears to be in unused, excellent condition. The briar bowl is clean and unburnt, showing no interior charring. The acrylic stem is free of teeth marks or visible oxidation. The original packaging, including the box, pouch, and cloth, shows minimal signs of handling. 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.