Show Off Your Castello Pipes Here!

Log in

SmokingPipes.com Updates

Watch for Updates Twice a Week

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

Drucquers Banner

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

May 9, 2021
1,688
3,621
56
Geoje Island South Korea
Well, the Castello that I've been waiting to find for quite some time now, arrived at the beginning of the year. (Just getting round to posting it)

The elusive Shape 34 in Sea Rock, GG.

Fired it up last night with a bowl full of Three Nuns. Great smoke, as expected, and I should also add that I was extremely pleased with the comfort of the stem. As we know, Castello bits/buttons can be quite thick, but this one is very thin, I guess that it may have been worked on by the previous owner, either way, I'm happy.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_5315.JPG
    IMG_5315.JPG
    379.7 KB · Views: 9
  • IMG_5316.JPG
    IMG_5316.JPG
    167.7 KB · Views: 11
  • IMG_5318.JPG
    IMG_5318.JPG
    196.8 KB · Views: 9

daveinlax

Charter Member
May 5, 2009
2,092
3,036
WISCONSIN
Well, the Castello that I've been waiting to find for quite some time now, arrived at the beginning of the year. (Just getting round to posting it)

The elusive Shape 34 in Sea Rock, GG.

Fired it up last night with a bowl full of Three Nuns. Great smoke, as expected, and I should also add that I was extremely pleased with the comfort of the stem. As we know, Castello bits/buttons can be quite thick, but this one is very thin, I guess that it may have been worked on by the previous owner, either way, I'm happy.
You got a Great Looking 34! It's a fine example of the shape. I will continue to keep an eye out for more 34's for you.

I had my eye on this unsmoked Castello Epoca 3 5/8's" stack 74 for months and I finally shot the guy an offer that he accepted. It will have a happy home in the collection.
stack epoca 3.jpg
 
May 9, 2021
1,688
3,621
56
Geoje Island South Korea
You got a Great Looking 34! It's a fine example of the shape. I will continue to keep an eye out for more 34's for you.

I had my eye on this unsmoked Castello Epoca 3 5/8's" stack 74 for months and I finally shot the guy an offer that he accepted. It will have a happy home in the collection.
View attachment 205946
Thanks Dave!
Yeah. I'm pretty pleased with it. Appreciate your taking the time to keep a look out for me, thanks.
Great looking stack you picked up, made even more so by the wax carving. Nice!
 
  • Like
Reactions: daveinlax

Searock Fan

Lifer
Oct 22, 2021
2,206
6,048
Southern U.S.A.
You got a Great Looking 34! It's a fine example of the shape. I will continue to keep an eye out for more 34's for you.

I had my eye on this unsmoked Castello Epoca 3 5/8's" stack 74 for months and I finally shot the guy an offer that he accepted. It will have a happy home in the collection.
View attachment 205946
The stack is quite a pipe. Congrats! puffy
 

edwardadios

Lurker
May 30, 2020
11
120
Singapore
1DC8D5EA-C485-4612-98B7-5088580E0345.jpegAdded this into my collection. Arrived yesterday from Italy. Possibly my most precious piece amongst all.
 

Attachments

  • AECBEB14-4002-454A-88AC-C05826AE9C5A.jpeg
    AECBEB14-4002-454A-88AC-C05826AE9C5A.jpeg
    136.9 KB · Views: 13
  • A512DE12-C656-4ECF-A045-234C13BBAF5E.jpeg
    A512DE12-C656-4ECF-A045-234C13BBAF5E.jpeg
    99.4 KB · Views: 12
  • 12BDA012-42AE-4C42-95D2-C22CB27DEADB.jpeg
    12BDA012-42AE-4C42-95D2-C22CB27DEADB.jpeg
    92.5 KB · Views: 13
  • AB65FEDF-B7FA-4C2C-A211-1D50F9D75560.jpeg
    AB65FEDF-B7FA-4C2C-A211-1D50F9D75560.jpeg
    114.1 KB · Views: 12
  • 1825D61E-D759-456C-BF22-5185A7C3F17A.jpeg
    1825D61E-D759-456C-BF22-5185A7C3F17A.jpeg
    86.3 KB · Views: 12

dunnyboy

Lifer
Jul 6, 2018
2,574
32,073
New York
Just acquired this Castello flame from SP Estates. I was looking for a large Castello bulldog so when this one popped up, and happened also to be a flame, I jumped on it. It was fairly priced but I traded two Wolfgang Beckers and a Castello 55 with gold and lacquer band to make it more affordable. The pipe was made in 2002, weighs 96gm and has a lovely, subtle "gouged" surface that gives it a handmade feel.

I wonder if a member of this forum was its previous owner. If so, I'm very grateful he kept it in such good condition (including keeping the box and sock) and decided to finally part with itIMG_7029.jpeg Flame 1.pngFlame 2.pngFlame 3.pngFlame 4.png
 

NightSkyFlash

Starting to Get Obsessed
May 1, 2023
147
1,301
Chicago, IL
Just acquired this Castello flame from SP Estates. I was looking for a large Castello bulldog so when this one popped up, and happened also to be a flame, I jumped on it. It was fairly priced but I traded two Wolfgang Beckers and a Castello 55 with gold and lacquer band to make it more affordable. The pipe was made in 2002, weighs 96gm and has a lovely, subtle "gouged" surface that gives it a handmade feel.

I wonder if a member of this forum was its previous owner. If so, I'm very grateful he kept it in such good condition (including keeping the box and sock) and decided to finally part with itView attachment 224741 View attachment 224737View attachment 224738View attachment 224739View attachment 224740
That’s beautiful. Never seen anything quite like it. Enjoy!!
 
  • Love
Reactions: dunnyboy

daveinlax

Charter Member
May 5, 2009
2,092
3,036
WISCONSIN
Just acquired this Castello flame from SP Estates. I was looking for a large Castello bulldog so when this one popped up, and happened also to be a flame, I jumped on it. It was fairly priced but I traded two Wolfgang Beckers and a Castello 55 with gold and lacquer band to make it more affordable. The pipe was made in 2002, weighs 96gm and has a lovely, subtle "gouged" surface that gives it a handmade feel.

I wonder if a member of this forum was its previous owner. If so, I'm very grateful he kept it in such good condition (including keeping the box and sock) and decided to finally part with itView attachment 224741 View attachment 224737View attachment 224738View attachment 224739View attachment 224740
Nice Acquisition! I love the early standard shape flames with the rustic little touches.
 

edwardadios

Lurker
May 30, 2020
11
120
Singapore
3 years into pipe smoking and these are my Castello. I love them for their exceptional briar, smoke qualities, price point and resale value. I’ve tried many other brands and can only come to terms with Castello. I smoke VA/Vaper 99% of the time. I am still in search of other pipe brands that can rival but sadly it’s tough. I do have a collection of Northern Briar Sea Urchins in various size and they do match up. Some Danes for bragging rights and birth year pipes for the keepsake.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_6683.jpeg
    IMG_6683.jpeg
    255.1 KB · Views: 29
  • IMG_6665.jpeg
    IMG_6665.jpeg
    322.9 KB · Views: 28
  • IMG_6664.jpeg
    IMG_6664.jpeg
    296.9 KB · Views: 25
  • IMG_6663.jpeg
    IMG_6663.jpeg
    290.8 KB · Views: 29