I have a Castello pipe can someone identify this.Castello trade mark on the side number 23 on bottom and number 3 on stem .sorry if i put this in wrong spot
Castello
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Since it’s your first post, just consider it as introducing yourself to the forums! Since you posted this in the new member introduction thread.
Salutations.
Damn glad you’re here!
That Castello looks almost unsmoked.
Is it unsmoked?
I am sure someone here will have some knowledge about that beautiful pipe.
Salutations.
Damn glad you’re here!
That Castello looks almost unsmoked.
Is it unsmoked?
I am sure someone here will have some knowledge about that beautiful pipe.
To offer any further explanation it might be helpful to include all the nomenclature on the pipe, if it's the era of creation, for example.
From what you've offered ... the #23 is the shape number. The #3 on the stem is the size of "straw inner tube" that would / could have been used with the pipe.
Does the pipe have any k or K stamping? Or SA, SC, or SS etc? To really nail it down greater information is needed.
From what you've offered ... the #23 is the shape number. The #3 on the stem is the size of "straw inner tube" that would / could have been used with the pipe.
Does the pipe have any k or K stamping? Or SA, SC, or SS etc? To really nail it down greater information is needed.
It has Trade Mark under Castello no other marks but does have ivory inlay not white in stem. Thank you
Nice. The ivory stem bar suggests that the pipe is a very early model. Is the stem material acrylic or Vulcanite?
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Definitely post nomenclature pictures, both sides. Use a camera phone, flash off, zoomed in, under a bright light for best results.
We have several Castello expert members here, BriarBlues is certainly in that group.
Definitely post nomenclature pictures, both sides. Use a camera phone, flash off, zoomed in, under a bright light for best results.
We have several Castello expert members here, BriarBlues is certainly in that group.
I wouldn't be able to tell you what the stem was made out of I am brand new to this. Thank you.
I understand. From what you've offered I would guess the pipe was made in the 1950's. The shape number and ivory stem inlay are the factures that bring me to this guess. IF the stem is vulcanite, it is a very rare / uncommon pipe. FWIW, I am far from an expert.
Good afternoon do I need to post the pictures again?I have no clue what I'm doing. Thank you
I agree that it’s likely from the 1950’s. Trademark is Castello’s lowest graded smooth pipe, regarding grain. “Castello” is mid-grade and “Collection” higher grade. I’ve never had a bad Castello! Nice pick up!