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Castello Sea Rock
Pre K grading. Late 1950’s to mid 1960’s the pipe carried stamps which indicated sizes. These were as follows; SA, SB, SC, and SS. SA being the smallest and SS the largest. K grading begins. In 1969 Franco ( Kino ) Coppo joins the firm. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s the company began the...- briarblues
- Post #33
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Castello Sea Rock
Castello still uses the diamond logo so they can retain the trademark for the logo. On occasion they do make pipes ( currently ) with the diamond stem logo. IF one were to send a pipe, to Castello, for a new stem and you wanted the original style stem logo, I'd suggest that you put that in the...- briarblues
- Post #31
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Castello Sea Rock
I agree Larry. I don't think it's unreasonable, considering it takes time away from regular workshop things. That being said, if a pre smoked pipe was purchased for ... say $100.00 .... then the cost to have a "correct" stem made will not increase the value down the road. So far I've sent...- briarblues
- Post #29
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Castello Sea Rock
I warned you that it was not inexpensive ....... :)- briarblues
- Post #27
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Castello Sea Rock
Castello still holds a patent for their "diamond" logo and on occasion still make pipes with that logo in the stem. Thus they keep the patent alive. IF you're serious about getting a Castello stem contact Marco at Regali Novelli, in Rome, or Luca at Tabaccheria Corti ( site sponsor ). I am...- briarblues
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Castello Sea Rock
There is another option. You may arrange to have the pipe re stemmed at the Castello Workshop, but it is not inexpensive.- briarblues
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Show Off Your Castello Pipes Here!
As I enter a new decade in my life I add a special Castello to my collection. Entering my seventh I has fortunate enough to find and acquire this plateau rimmed shape 44 from Luca at Tabaccheria Corti.- briarblues
- Post #1,015
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes
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Need Help Dating a Castello
Thanks, but I honestly only know a little. I was just fortunate enough to listen and keep notes when speaking and listening to those that truly know the brand and it's history.- briarblues
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Need Help Dating a Castello
funpipes, if the pipe carries the Kino, in an oval stamp, it was made post 2007. Pre K grading. Late 1950’s to mid 1960’s the pipe carried stamps which indicated sizes. These were as follows; SA, SB, SC, and SS. SA being the smallest and SS the largest. K grading begins. In 1969 Franco (...- briarblues
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Smoking Ban for a Generation in Maldives
While not in my plans to visit there I thought I'd offer this for your thoughts. My better half, a rabid anti smoker, just returned from a week in Honolulu. She said the only thing that had changed since we visited last year was the constant smell of weed. HI is a difficult place to find...- briarblues
- Post #14
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Old pipe. Could it be a Namiki?
Namiki is a brand of Japanese pens which are known for their application of Urushi based lacquers and maki-e designs. Dunhill "items" are highly prized in Japan. Possibly the pipe was a "test" for a Dunhill pipe with an Urushi finish that was planned at that time??- briarblues
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Show Us Your Radice Pipes
I don't think I've shown this very special, to me, Radice. Created in 2019, by Luigi to celebrate his 80th birthday, which was the first time I visited their workshop. Luigi created the pipe while I was there and stunned me, by giving it to me! It is kept in a domed case and is smoked only...- briarblues
- Post #270
- Forum: Pipes: Show Us Your (fill in the blank) Pipes