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[Honkytonk Man]

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.

 

[daveinlax]

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.

 

[Honkytonk Man]

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.
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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!

 

[telescopes]

Looking forward to joining the club. My Sea Rock from Iwan Ries is on its way.

It's a bit of a calabash style pipe.

 

[Searock Fan]

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.
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The stack is quite a pipe. Congrats!

 

[telescopes]

New Castello Sea Rock. I am very impressed with the fit, finish, and the quality of workmanship.

 

[edwardadios]

Added this into my collection. Arrived yesterday from Italy. Possibly my most precious piece amongst all.

 

[orlandofurioso]

View attachment 216260Added this into my collection. Arrived yesterday from Italy. Possibly my most precious piece amongst all.

Wonderful, just wonderful.
I'm not familiair with this grade, can you elaborate ?

 

[edwardadios]

Wonderful, just wonderful.
I'm not familiair with this grade, can you elaborate ?

Kino made this Castelline series to celebrate the birth of his grand-daughters. Ultra rare is what I was told.

 

[NightSkyFlash]

Just picked up this estate Castello from a table at the Chicago Pipe Show. Smoked it a few times already. Looooove it.

 

[NightSkyFlash]

 

[NightSkyFlash]

An estate Castello Sea Rock Canadian I bought many years ago. One of my fav go-to pipes.

 

[dunnyboy]

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 it

 

[warren99]

My three Castellos: Trademark, Sea Rock and Collection Occhio di Pernice

 

[NightSkyFlash]

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!!

 

[NightSkyFlash]

Castello Sea Rock with Military Mount - smoking Country Squire 50th Anniversary

 

[daveinlax]

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.

 

[filmguerilla]

Okay, you guys finally got to me. Went ahead and pulled the trigger on this Castello Old Antiquari 55 (KKKK). Breaking it in this week with my last tin of Durbar. So far I'm loving it. Don't know if I'll end up liking Castello as much as Ser Jacopo, but who knows.

 

[edwardadios]

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.

 

[PaulRVA]

Old Antiquari Fumme KK