223 - Castello Sea Rock Briar Rusticated Tobacco Pipe With Silver Mounts, Unsmoked

Castello Sea Rock Briar Rusticated Tobacco Pipe With Silver Mounts, Unsmoked Castello tobacco pipe featuring a deeply rusticated briar wood bowl in the Sea Rock Briar finish. The pipe is designed with a decorative silver-plated rim cap and a matching silver-plated band at the shank junction, both finished with a repeating geometric chevron pattern. The black tapered stem is inset with a single clear faceted gemstone on the upper surface. The shank is stamped on one side Made in Cantu Italy, Castello, and Sea Rock Briar within a smooth oval reserve. The opposite side of the shank bears the impressed numbers 05.06. The stem is stamped Hand Made Castello. This lot includes the original Pipa Castello branded box, an Italian guarantee card, and two protective soft cloth pouches, one of which is marked with the number 50. 5 5/8" L x 1 1/2" W x 2 1/4" H. 17B CONDITION: The pipe appears to be in unused condition with no evidence of charring or residue in the bowl. There is visible oxidation and darkening to the silver-plated rim cap and shank band. A small chip is present at the interior top edge of the briar bowl rim. The black stem shows no visible bite marks or oxidation. The original box and pouches show minor handling wear. 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.