232 - Castello Briar and Bamboo Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked

Castello Briar and Bamboo Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked Castello Dublin style tobacco pipe featuring a smooth, polished briar bowl and a natural five-segment bamboo shank. The bowl exhibits a bird's-eye grain pattern across the rim and a straight grain along the sides. The long bamboo shank is joined to a curved black acrylic or vulcanite mouthpiece finished with a white rectangular inlay. The briar shank is stamped on the side Castello Collection over Carlo Scotti in cursive script. The bamboo section displays natural nodes with dark scorched accents at the junctions. The pipe is accompanied by a tan suede drawstring bag and a yellow polishing cloth. 10 1/2" L x 1 3/4" W x 2 1/2" H. 7D CONDITION: The pipe appears in excellent, unsmoked condition with no carbon buildup or charring visible in the bowl. The briar finish is highly polished and lacks any visible chips or scratches. The bamboo shank is intact with no cracks or splits. The mouthpiece shows 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.