Identification and Value Assistance

[Eohere]

Being the only grandchild to enjoy an occasional pipe with grandad, naturally, I was the one who inherited his collection of pipes and accessories. Most have been identified, but I am struggling to find specifics.

The known:

The pipe appears to be unsmoked and in excellent condition.

This is a Mastro de Paja pipe, FATTA A MANO model.
It has one sun stamped to the right side, and "3A" stamped on the stummel near the band. Which I've come to understand that it is a smooth good grain with brown-orange stain.
The band is made of sterling silver as is evident from the "925" stamped on the bottom side of the band.

The unknown:

There is an unknown stamped mark next to the "3A" marking.
The word "Pesaro" is stamped above and to the left of the sun stamp. But I can't seem to find what this indicates.
Even though the band is silver, there is no "N", "L", or "S" marking on the body of the pipe indicating that the pipe SHOULD have any kind silver on it.
The band is elegantly rounded and not blocky like all other types of silver adornment I've seen on this brand.
The base of the stem could also have a silver dot on the top side, but unable to determine this as of yet other than it matches the color of the band and has the same luster.

I have not been able to find any other pipes of this brand in this exact style.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in Advance.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Mastro De Paja has been around since 1972.

Mastro de Paja - Pipedia

pipedia.org

Comparable Mastro's sell new in the $100-200 range but can get up to $300.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Pesaro is a town in Italy - known historically for its pipe making.

Can't offer much more info about your pipe but I've never seen a silver mortise attachment like that. Very interesting.

 

[Scottmi]

Looks to be similar vintage to my 3A L.. which i believe to be from about year 2000 or maybe 1990s. btw, the silver will clean right up with a bit of silver polish. It is a good smoking pipe!

 

[Eohere]

Looks to be similar vintage to my 3A L.. which i believe to be from about year 2000 or maybe 1990s. btw, the silver will clean right up with a bit of silver polish. It is a good smoking pipe!
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Most helpful! And very similar indeed. Is the, for lack of a better term, "button" on the stem silver as well? It appears to have a similar luster as the band.
Thank You Kindly

 

[Scottmi]

Silver button - yes it is.

 

[Eohere]

Silver button - yes it is.

If you don't mind the inquiry, how much did you pay for yours? I'd like to know if I have a safe-queen or if I can smoke it and enjoy fond memories with grandad.

 

[Scottmi]

If you don't mind the inquiry, how much did you pay for yours? I'd like to know if I have a safe-queen or if I can smoke it and enjoy fond memories with grandad.

i paid $270 from a B&M that had it in the cabinet, listed for $350. It was new, unsmoked, full box, leather sock, and had been there for, well, decades, and the silver was tarnished. All his briars were way overpriced, imo, but this was pretty, and he wanted to make a sale so made a deal. I'm very happy with it, it smokes great. I might have been able to get $150 or a bit more on ebay, before i smoked it. I did not see a big aftermarket pull for Mastro de Pajas - my suggestion is to smoke it since you have it!