Castello Epoca with a Replacement Stem

[dunnyboy]

There might be a faint 6 just to the right and above the Castello stamp. If memory serves, I wasn't sure when looking at the actual pipe whether it was real or I was imagining it.

BTW, @daveinlax, when you wrote in an earlier post that "none [of your Epocas with stick stems] have a straw size stamp" were you referring to the "hand made Castello" stamp that recent stems have?

 

[daveinlax]

There might be a faint 6 just to the right and above the Castello stamp. If memory serves, I wasn't sure when looking at the actual pipe whether it was real or I was imagining it.

BTW, @daveinlax, when you wrote in an earlier post that "none [of your Epocas with stick stems] have a straw size stamp" were you referring to the "hand made Castello" stamp that recent stems have?

Any of them. The hand made stamp was only used for a short time in the early seventies. Another thing is Epoca’s rarely had a size designation. And always keep in mind that Castello’s nomenclature is very inconsistent.

 

[orlandofurioso]

Any of them. The hand made stamp was only used for a short time in the early seventies. Another thing is Epoca’s rarely had a size designation. And always keep in mind that Castello’s nomenclature is very inconsistent.

My 1992 Collection KKKK shape 55 has a " hand made CASTELLO " stamp on the stem.
No straw size one.

 

[daveinlax]

My 1992 Collection KKKK shape 55 has a " hand made CASTELLO " stamp on the stem.
No straw size one.

Sorry, I was talking about the hand made stamp on the bowl that was used for a short time in the early seventies.

 

[dunnyboy]

Aha, I discovered what "straw size" refers to. Apparently, a 6 would be the narrowest diameter straw size, which would make sense in view of the pinhole-sized opening.

Sorry to keep the questions coming, @daveinlax, but do any of your Epoca stems lack the "hand made Castello" stamp on the underside?

 

[orlandofurioso]

Sorry, I was talking about the hand made stamp on the bowl that was used for a short time in the early seventies.

Silly me

 

[daveinlax]

Aha, I discovered what "straw size" refers to. Apparently, a 6 would be the narrowest diameter straw size, which would make sense in view of the pinhole-sized opening.

Sorry to keep the questions coming, @daveinlax, but do any of your Epoca stems lack the "hand made Castello" stamp on the underside?

No the straw size was the length. I think 6 was the longest. The straws are all the same diameter. At one time I thought the place where the airway gets tight might be a straw stop. It is but I’ve heard and believe the reduction in diameter intensifying the flavor story. It’s hard to know and you really can’t get much of anything asking Castello. I just know I prefer the restricted draw to a pipe that’s been opened up.

I’ve got 50 some Epoca’s so I’m sure some don’t have the hand made with a straw size. I know the stick bits don’t I’ll take a look at some others later.

 

[dunnyboy]

I've learned a lot from this thread.

 

[Searock Fan]

Stem looks good to me.

 

[dunnyboy]

I started out with buyer's remorse and ended up with seller's remorse.

Actually, I'm okay with letting the pipe go.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I started out with buyer's remorse and ended up with seller's remorse.

Actually, I'm okay with letting the pipe go.

Other pipes will come along, maybe even one you'd enjoy and appreciate more than the one that got away. Doing research and picking the brains of fellow members here in the future before making a final decision seems like a good thing to keep in mind. The collective knowledge in this forum is a resource that you shouldn't be shy to tap into to avoid possible regret.

 

[orlandofurioso]

I started out with buyer's remorse and ended up with seller's remorse.

Actually, I'm okay with letting the pipe go.

Odd, I only now realise I was eyeing the same pipe for days.
The seller will probably relist it, but I believe think it is way overpriced for an estate.

 

[dunnyboy]

Other pipes will come along, maybe even one you'd enjoy and appreciate more than the one that got away. Doing research and picking the brains of fellow members here in the future before making a final decision seems like a good thing to keep in mind. The collective knowledge in this forum is a resource that you shouldn't be shy to tap into to avoid possible regret.

Agreed!