229 - Castello Sea Rock Briar Bamboo Shank Smoking Pipe, Unsmoked

Castello Sea Rock Briar Bamboo Shank Smoking Pipe, Unsmoked Castello smoking pipe in the Sea Rock Briar series featuring a natural bamboo shank. The bowl and shank transition are crafted from briar wood with a dark brown, deeply rusticated Sea Rock finish, contrasting with a polished rim and a smooth briar panel on the underside of the shank. The long shank is composed of three natural bamboo segments with prominent knuckles. The tapered stem is black acrylic or vulcanite featuring a single white bar inlay. Marked on the smooth briar panel Castello, Sea Rock Briar, Bamboo, Made in Cantu, Italy, and Carlo Scotti within an oval. The pipe is accompanied by a light tan suede drawstring pouch marked 50, Castello, Pipe, Di Carlo Scotti and a matching cleaning cloth. 9 1/2" L x 1 5/8" W x 2 1/4" H. 7D CONDITION: The pipe appears to be in excellent, unused condition. The bowl interior shows no charring or carbon cake. The bamboo shank and briar wood components show no visible cracks or structural defects. The black stem is clean with no teeth marks or oxidation. 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.