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[VDL_Piper]

@VDL_Piper, although I'll bet you already know

Pipe Castello - 'Sea Rock Briar'KKKK SPECIAL Shape 33 - Tabaccheria Corti Lecco - Online Shop

Pipe Castello - 'Sea Rock Briar'KKKK SPECIAL Shape 33

tabaccheriacorti.com

Yeah thanks Ben, spent to much money in the last few days with 3 new ones headed my way

 

[BenMN]

Shape 67 Sea Rock KK landed yesterday

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My kinda pipe,
Nice acquisition

 

[BenMN]

I think these Old Sea Rocks are the only Sea Rocks I like. I wish they'd do them in a reverse fume.

What's the spec on these guys?

Sea Rock seems to be changing yet again. See @BlueRidge example above.

Also, the black and vergin below are at least a few years old. Compared to the brown, recent purchase, which is sort of finer and more shallow




Can't seem to get the focus right in 1 Pic so you get 3.
No date stamps on any of the above, but you can see what I mean if you look closely at any recent Sea Rock

 

[VDL_Piper]

Sea Rock seems to be changing yet again. See @BlueRidge example above.

Also, the black and vergin below are at least a few years old. Compared to the brown, recent purchase, which is sort of finer and more shallow

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Can't seem to get the focus right in 1 Pic so you get 3.
No date stamps on any of the above, but you can see what I mean if you look closely at any recent Sea Rock

That looks like they might have changed their tool that they do that rustication with or it’s a new person on that part of the line, very interesting, thanks Ben

 

[PaulRVA]

And... gone.

You?

Floppy had one similar a few weeks ago. Also gone. Maybe we'll see some more. Maybe not

Not me this time. Whoever grabbed it got a looker !

 

[VDL_Piper]

Bit of rare air here as far as my beloved #33's go. Lovely #33 PERLA NERA, one of only 3 I've seen and a #33 Wax drip Pi Epoca which is the only one of these I've seen.

 

[BenMN]

Bit of rare air here as far as my beloved #33's go. Lovely #33 PERLA NERA, one of only 3 I've seen and a #33 Wax drip Pi Epoca which is the only one of these I've seen.
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Really nice Paul

For me, I have been severely tempted by what I suppose is a #33...

Castello, Collection, S.B Billard, 4K - Castello Pipes - The Danish Pipe Shop

Great selection of Castello Tobacco Pipes! Find your favorite Castello in Copenhagen, Denmark!

www.danishpipeshop.com

Price is a bit steep for me. But such a nice piece

Also this:

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=652012

Again a bit more than I usually spend. And both pipes have import taxes already built in to the price (as opposed to buying direct from Italy). And that Occhio is overgraded in my opinion

But dang, that beautiful, even stem taper (no "pinch")...

 

[VDL_Piper]

Really nice Paul

For me, I have been severely tempted by what I suppose is a #33...

Castello, Collection, S.B Billard, 4K - Castello Pipes - The Danish Pipe Shop

Great selection of Castello Tobacco Pipes! Find your favorite Castello in Copenhagen, Denmark!

www.danishpipeshop.com

Price is a bit steep for me. But such a nice piece

Also this:

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/castello/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=652012

Again a bit more than I usually spend. And both pipes have import taxes already built in to the price (as opposed to buying direct from Italy). And that Occhio is overgraded in my opinion

But dang, that beautiful, even stem taper (no "pinch")...

Ben I'm not sure the first is a #33 with that bent bit. I have a couple that have longer bits but no bent and a #15 is straight with out the oval shank, it's a bit of an oddball that one. The second pipe is a classic but I agree the Birdseye could be better but the lines of that pipe are very nice. I've noticed Castello's creeping in value at the retailer, not sure if this is currency exchange or what but they really are starting to get up there now across the board.

 

[Bowwow]

Sea Rock KKKK.

 

[BenMN]

Sea Rock KKKK.

Nice

Welcome!

Where'd you get that?

 

[Bowwow]

Nice

Welcome!

Where'd you get that?

Danish pipe shop.

 

[BlueRidge]

 

[The Castello Codger]

I moved on this. It was a project that meant a lot to Kino and once he passed, and since I spend WAY too much money with Luca, I felt compelled to own a little piece of Lecco. Fairly diminutive and light at only 5.5 inches and a lovely shape.

 

[briarblues]

Due to the dates the Chicago Pipe Show fell, many of the very serious Castello collectors attended and thus missed this one from E-Bay.

A Castello Collection Madre Perla ( mother of pearl ). I am told only 3 or 4 were ever created. This is only the second one I have ever seen. The other is at Castello and is not for sale. Franco told me that the mother of pearl is "held" in a silver cage floc.

This Dublin was made in 2011, and is mine all mine!!! A new center piece of my collection.

 

[dunnyboy]

Due to the dates the Chicago Pipe Show fell, many of the very serious Castello collectors attended and thus missed this one from E-Bay.

A Castello Collection Madre Perla ( mother of pearl ). I am told only 3 or 4 were ever created. This is only the second one I have ever seen. The other is at Castello and is not for sale. Franco told me that the mother of pearl is "held" in a silver cage floc.

This Dublin was made in 2011, and is mine all mine!!! A new center piece of my collection.

Congratulations! Nowadays, that would be considered a fiammata. Miss your YouTube videos but glad you're still enjoying your Castellos.

 

[OzPiper]

Due to the dates the Chicago Pipe Show fell, many of the very serious Castello collectors attended and thus missed this one from E-Bay.

A Castello Collection Madre Perla ( mother of pearl ). I am told only 3 or 4 were ever created. This is only the second one I have ever seen. The other is at Castello and is not for sale. Franco told me that the mother of pearl is "held" in a silver cage floc.

This Dublin was made in 2011, and is mine all mine!!! A new center piece of my collection.

Congratulations on your acquisition

A smoker ?
Or a rack queen ?

Whichever - enjoy

 

[VDL_Piper]

Due to the dates the Chicago Pipe Show fell, many of the very serious Castello collectors attended and thus missed this one from E-Bay.

A Castello Collection Madre Perla ( mother of pearl ). I am told only 3 or 4 were ever created. This is only the second one I have ever seen. The other is at Castello and is not for sale. Franco told me that the mother of pearl is "held" in a silver cage floc.

This Dublin was made in 2011, and is mine all mine!!! A new center piece of my collection.

Lovely pipe Mike and what a piece to add to your collection given what has happened with Franco. It will evoke memories every time it’s handled that pipe.

 

[briarblues]

Congratulations on your acquisition

A smoker ?
Or a rack queen ?

Whichever - enjoy

No rack queens here.

 

[daveinlax]

Nice! Madre Perla is new to me.

 

[daveinlax]

I'm Enjoying Seeing Some Great Looking Wood!
The Latest 2025 Castello acquisitions to my G, GG, GGG15 collection. The Old Antiquari with the silver band was a must have pipe that was made possible by @Sigmund. The seller wouldn't ship to my location but @Sigmund did me a big favor and took delivery and reshipped the pipe to me. Much Appreciated!
The magnificent GG15 Flame is from the first edition series. A perfect shape 15 with the rustic tool marks and plateau top make this a highlight of the collection! @npod surprised me when he called me out and presented me with the pipe at his once in a lifetime all access Photo Tour Presentation of the Castello Shop in Cantu. It was a very special day especially surrounded by many of my friends!