ARDOR URANO 1990 COME NUOVA - Pipe - Briar

Brand: Ardor Series: Urano DR Production; Handmade Italy Pipemaker: Fratelli Rovera – Mora family Estimated production period 1990s – early 2000s HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION Ardor is one of the most appreciated Italian artisanal brands in the international landscape of handmade pipes. Founded by the Rovera Brothers, descendants of the historic Mora family from Varese, Ardor is known for: - entirely hand-finished craftsmanship; - high-quality aged briar; - deep and artistic rustications; - excellent smoking performance. The “Urano” series is one of the house’s most recognizable finishes: intense, irregular, and volcanic rustication, handmade with strong aesthetic character and great personality. The acronym “DR” identifies higher-quality specimens selected within the production. OBSERVABLE CHARACTERISTICS Urano red / mahogany rustic finish Original glossy vulcanite stem Typical Ardor blue insert on the stem Original metal mounting Italian handmade craftsmanship Legible markings: “ARDOR” “URANO” “HANDMADE ITALY” “DR” CONDITION Original piece only lightly used, in excellent overall condition. The pipe shows: - bowl with a very light veil of smoke; - no significant burn damage; - the rim of the bowl very well preserved; - intact and deep rustication; - original stem in excellent condition; - joints perfectly aligned. Overall the pipe presents as a very well-maintained high-end piece, with excellent aesthetic presence and strong collectible value. CURRENT MARKET VALUATION Taking into account: - full authenticity; - Urano DR series; - Italian handmade craftsmanship; - excellent preservation state; (8.5/10) - presence of the original stem with Ardor blue insert; - growing international interest in Ardor Italian artisanal pipes; the current market valuation is estimated at: €200 – €240

Estimate:$168.06

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