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CASTELLO 2002 RARE UNSMOKED COLLECTION GRADE LE#10/12 MAGNUM BULLDOG ESTATE PIPE

$ 348.47

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Body Shape: Bulldog
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: Castello

    Description

    A stunning pipe indeed, this is one of the finest Castello I have ever seen, no question about it. This magnificent pipe was carved in 2002 and with only 12 made, each individually numbered and retailed for 00. With inflation, that's about K today! It's incredibly difficult for a pipe maker to find a block large enough to produce this kind of grain while also being flawless, let alone 12. Since the length isn't overly long, I'll say this pipe is a "pocket magnum" and certainly oversized and does not fit into Castello's size charts whatsoever. Despite it's massive profile it actually fits really comfortably in hand. The XXL bowl sports classic double beads and the walls are so thick I doubt any heat will be felt at all while smoking this remarkable pipe. The chamber is actually modest for it's size which appeals to me yet still will smoke for I'm guessing 2 hours+. As the bowl tapers it transitions to a muscular diamond shank that tapers to meet the crisp black lucite stem with lovely briar extension, straight bit and signature white bar logo. The finish is a warm natural stain that perfectly showcases why this pipe earned the Collection grade stamp. 360 degree straight and flame grain wrap around the lower half of the bowl while the upper displays flame and birdseye all with incredible depth/layers that is visually spectacular, wow! Awaiting it's first smoke and comes with original large Castello felt sock, this one is ready to be the crown jewel of any collection.
    Nomenclature: CASTELLO COLLECTION, 55 (inside castle), 10.12, CARLO SCOTTI,  MADE IN CANTU ITALY, CARLO SCOTTI
    Dimensions (approximate): 6 3/8" Long, 2 5/8" Tall, 2 1/4" Bowl Width, 7/8" Chamber Width, 2 1/8" Chamber Depth
    Condition: Unsmoked
    Weight: 102g
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    -Deadmanspipes