Rare tobacco pipes are every collector's dream, unique objects that encapsulate everything a connoisseur seeks: history and craftsmanship.
In this article we will take you on a journey to discover some of the oldest and hardest-to-find tobacco pipes, true masterpieces made by the greatest craftsmen.
If you love the allure of the highest craftsmanship and are looking for fine pieces, don't miss this little journey through the rarest tobacco pipes.
The most sought-after rare tobacco pipes
In the world of rare tobacco pipes, the models are numerous, with renowned brands such as Baldo Baldi, Radice, Ser Jacopo and Savinelli.
But in this article, we want to take you on a discovery of three authentic legends, globally recognized for their prestige: Dunhill Root Briar, Castello Collection and Peterson Silver Spigot.
These tobacco pipes represent the best of the best, timeless icons that every true connoisseur dreams of having in his or her collection.
Dunhill Root Briar
The Dunhill Root Briar is a collector’s tobacco pipe that originated in the 1930s, with a smooth finish and very obvious briar grain.
It is a classification based on the color of the tobacco pipe, which has varied slightly over the years from a deep honey color to its current lighter color.
Castello Collection
The Castello Collection series was born in 1947 and includes the brand's most flamed tobacco pipes, of higher quality than the “Castello” series.
They are all natural, smooth-finished, light-colored tobacco pipes.
Each tobacco pipe is given a rating on the quality of the blaze, starting from “K,” up to “KKKK.” Notable partridge eyes can also be expected from Castello Collections.
Over time, other designations have also been associated with the Collections, such as “Great Line,” which includes extremely rare tobacco pipes with exceptionally high quality flaming.
Peterson Silver Spigot
Peterson Silver Spigots are so named because they feature the Spigot, a silver band that lines the tapered end of the mouthpiece, complementary to the real silver one.
When the Spigot is present, the tobacco pipe has bayonet coupling and the hole inside the shank is larger, so it is also more resistant to breakage.
In this case we are not talking about natural tobacco pipes, but different colorations.