Vintage Briar Tobacco Pipes, Tobacciana & Collectibles. Some pipes are simply gorgeous and then there are others that are SPECTACULARLY GORGEOUS. With an elegantly curved, sweeping form, a well-poised and gently rounded bowl, a delicious, deep and warm finish, this il Ceppo Bent leaves little doubt as to its Pesaro roots. The combination of a soft and light honey toned (almost natural) warmth, the lovely grain patterns, a deep high gloss, smooth finish and it’s gorgeous profile leaves no doubt that it is a smoking instrument of some considerable quality and provenance. It’s BRAND NEW, it’s an il CEPPO, It’s HAND MADE in ITALY and it’s a picture of TOBACCO PIPE CRAFTING PERFECTION. Please, have a good look at the very delicate and exquisitely fine Straight and Flame Grains that traverse the full 360 degrees of the bowl, and the gentle nest of pretty and ever popular Birds Eye Grain on the heel and rim. It’s extraordinarily attractive. The slender, sweeping design of the shank and mouthpiece also lend this pipe an unmistakable air of grace. Is it any wonder that I love listing il Ceppo Exemplars. And please, accept my word or not, this pipe is a’SPECIAL’ and is listed at it’s cost, along with a handful of others in celebration of the New Year. So, no offers on this one please! This pipe emanates from the second period, 1996 – 2011 and the briar used in it’s production is of the highest quality used by il Ceppo. It is a HIGH GRADE and was quite an expensive pipe when first released. The shape gathered quite a following, not quite to the cult status of the Zulu for example, but nonetheless it has been a popular shape. They were available in both a smooth finish like this one, and also a blast finish. The most collected of them has been the lighter toned, almost natural looking pipes, just like this one with it’s welcoming honey tones. They all looked superb though. You will not find even the hint of a flaw on this pipe. It is supreme in manufacture. No fibs, no exaggeration, you cannot feel that join. You’d swear, that from shank to the bit end of the stem it was just one fluid piece with no joint whatsoever. The artisanship invested in this pipe is exemplary, but of course that is to be expected with any fine il CEPPO smoking instrument. This extraordinary pipe is supplied in BRAND NEW MINT CONDITION and is accompanied by it’s original light tan coloured, iL CEPPO branded, drawstring type pipe bag. The visual beauty of this pipe will only be equalled by it’s outstanding smoking characteristics, and to experience those you need to’invest’ in the splendor you see in our pics. I promise you, this wonderful iL CEPPO will not disappoint. The brand alone guarantee’s that, without any word from me. We wish you GOOD LUCK! Okay folks, as succinctly as possible, but not always successfully, that’s about covered the very basics. Please read the IMPORTANT message below. CRITIQUE, DIMENSIONS and STAMPINGS then follow. If you don’t mind the read and would like to know a bit more, please refer to the ADDITIONAL INFO or SNAPSHOT further down. Macro photography, very sharp camera settings, cropping and enlarged images combined, allow you the best possible view of our items. But, sometimes very tiny marks can be way over-exaggerated. Even a small speck of dust can sometimes look ominous, so please be aware. Please know too that our pics are not Photoshop enhanced. They also form an integral part of our item description. Any item we use as a’prop’ in our pics is not included for sale with the item described. CRITIQUE : This BRAND NEW il Ceppo is PERFECT in every respect. Il ceppo (over) 4 (encircled – then) HAND MADE (over) ITALY. The il CEPPO’C’ logo in white atop the stem. This item is supplied with. It’s original light tan coloured, il CEPPO branded, drawstring type pipe bag. All Measurements, Weights and Conversions are Approximate. Brand has been in production since the 1970’s but, in spite of its undeniable quality and overall good value, is not well known in all parts of the world, or here in the United States. Partly this is because of a limited supply of pipes and partly because the brand has not been put in front of the pipe smoking public through a national venue. The il Ceppo brand is made in Pesaro, Italy and is part of the famous Pesaro school of design that has also produced Mastro de Paja and Ser Jacopo pipes. That all three brands have similar characteristics can be seen at a glance, but they all have significant differences as well. Giorgio Imperatori, an architect, had a passion for pipes, and during the 1970’s began to design and make il Ceppo. Always considered a good value and very good smoking pipe, the brand did quite okay, but really stopped pipe smokers in their tracks, when in 1995 Franco Rossi joined the firm. He brought with him a true elegance of design and a unique flair in pipe-making that has helped il Ceppo stand well apart from all others. Giorgio has retired to his farmhouse now, and the pipes are now all made by Franco Rossi and his sister Nadia. Just to name a few Individuals involved in the creation and continuation of the Il Ceppo brand. (now retired from pipe making). Who, along with his sister. Are the current il Ceppo pipe makers. The distributor of the Il Ceppo brand in Italy. Who worked with Il Ceppo until 1998 when he founded his own brand, L’Anatra. A word about Mario Lubinski, if I may. I have known Mario for twenty years or so, from the time he was one of a number of small distributors of pipes and smokers’ accessories in Italy. Since that time Mario has become the largest such distributor in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. A number of reasons, really, but I’ll mention just one here – expertise. Many in our small industry are known as experts, but real expertise is very rare indeed. Mario is a true expert regarding everything to do with pipe making, although he would never say so himself. A few of Mario’s credits? This man knows briar better than anyone with whom I have ever spoken, having dealt with all the briar sawmills throughout Italy over a period of thirty years. As both a designer and sourcer (one who can find the source) of quality products there is again no one better. Perhaps one would not think that a distributor has a hand in pipe design, but Mario helped design the Original Sherlock Holmes Series of pipes for Peterson, plus the original (closed) Sherlock Holmes pipe rack. I feel sure that those among you who smoke cigars have seen the Romeo & Julieta cigar cases – designed and made by Mario. My reason for writing this? To pay homage to a. Expert in an area where many are faux. Obviously il Ceppo benefited greatly too from Mario’s expertise, and this shows along with the partnership with Franco in the’real’ quality of il Ceppo pipes and the precision with which they are made and finished. LOCATION: Brisbane Australia – Worldwide. Please understand we have no control over duration. We will not falsify parcel contents and values. Yes, we most certainly are, and being buyers ourselves we understand your concerns. Ur small base of operations is located right here in Beautiful Brisbane, Australia, where we’ve had the same business address and contact details for the past 43 years. How soon do I need to pay for my item? Can I wait and pay when I’m finished? Message us just to let us know and likewise please message us when you’re finished and we’ll send you an invoice. I’m an International Customer. With respect, we ask that you don’t ask us to break the law by falsifying parcel contents and/or value. Will Club Esquire dispatch to a different address for me? Sure, if you come to one of our other venues direct, that’s fine. We’ll warmly welcome you. But, with respect, we all know the rules here. Please do the right thing. Have all Club Esquire pipes been sanitised? Yes, they certainly have. All pipes are cleaned and sanitised, even new ones. We also apply two coats of lovely, nourishing pure beeswax a few hours before dispatch. Please rest assured your pipe will be totally clean and picture perfect when you receive it. What do I do, or who do I contact, if I run into some sort of unforeseen issue? We’re no further away than your keyboard. Contact me (Melina) personally. I’m here to assist – any concerns – I’ll Make Them Go Away – Promise! We do honestly appreciate it. If this is not what you’re looking for perhaps you’ll find it in our OTHER ITEMS. We’ll always assist – customer. A Big Thanks too, to all our wonderful customers and those who return again and again. You guys really ROCK! Please know we’re very, very grateful. Melina, Giorgio, Barry – The CE Team. The item “Beautiful HIGH GRADE il Ceppo Bent Briar Smoking Pipe in Warm Honey Amber Tones” is in sale since Sunday, January 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Tobacciana\Pipes”. The seller is “clubesquire” and is located in Brisbane. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: IL CEPPO
- Product Type: Pipes
- Country: Italy
- Body Shape: Pot
- Era: 2000s
- Modified Item: No