Sad News From Italy
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Having focused almost exclusively on British pipes my entire collecting life, I know quite literally nothing about Castello. I have heard that there will be a presentation at this year's Chicago Pipe Show where a well-known and photographically skilled member of our community will present slides of his exclusive visit to the Castello factory. Apparently these photographs were seen heretofore by a select few in private virtual (online) meetings. I'm looking forward to the education and insight.
I hadn't noticed before, but this information is already on the Chicago Pipe Show site!
www.chicagopipeshow.com
Neal Osborn: Tour of Castello Pipes factory – Chicago Pipe Show 2025 - The Chicago Pipe Show
Neal Osborn (aka NPod101) was inducted as a Master Of Pipes at the Chicago Pipe Show in 2022. His passion includes collecting and documenting pipes and pipe smoking culture. He […]
www.chicagopipeshow.com
I’m definitely looking forward to attending Neal’s Castello presentation!
I am too! Those photos are famous by now though I haven't seen em. I really ought to do one on Ben Wade for 2026.
Castello pipes just posted this on Instagram as to who will be running the company going forward:
It will be Stephanie Coppo, daughter of Franco and granddaughter of Carlo Scotti, leading the artisan boutique in Cantù, keeping Coppo’s name and the soul of the founder Scotti.
It will be Stephanie Coppo, daughter of Franco and granddaughter of Carlo Scotti, leading the artisan boutique in Cantù, keeping Coppo’s name and the soul of the founder Scotti.