For over 60 years, the Castello name has been synonymous with high-end, collectible pipes in a way no other brand (save Dunhill) can compete. Formed by Carlo Scotti in 1947, Scotti (and later, his son-in-law Franco Coppo) grew Castello into one of the premier pipe companies in the world. As a pioneer in high grade pipes, Castello has continually raised the bar in quality and craftsmanship against which all other Italian pipes are judged. Castello's innovations - including adoption of extensive grading and nomenclature, their use of well-aged air-cured wood, and being the first company to embrace Lucite for stems - is proof that they changed pipe making, and collecting, forever. Their influence is vast, with names like Caminetto, Radice and many other Italian artisans tracing their roots back to Castello; in addition, their style has spawned numerous imitators around the world. There is no denying it: The pipe world would be a much different place without the passion and innovation that Castello created.
Here we have an unsmoked, new production 2K Sea Rock Canadian. It features deep, craggy carving in a brown/red stain, Lucite stem with white bar logo and a reddish-orange smooth rim. This is a new, unsmoked U.S. piece, and fully covered by the Castello warranty.
Markings read: CASTELLO, SEA ROCK BRIAR, KK (in oval), MADE IN CANTU' ITALY, KIMO (in oval), US. Lucite stem is impressed HAND MADE CASTELLO, and features the white bar logo. Measurements: 5 1/8" long, bowl is 1 3/8" wide and 1 3/4" tall. The pipe weighs 33 grams. About a Dunhill large group 3 or smaller 4 in capacity.
Condition:
10 out of 10. Unsmoked and perfect. If you prefer small to medium-sized classic shapes, this one is perfect!
