Approximate Measurements:
|
Length
of Pipe:
|
8
inches
|
8.00
in
|
20.3 cm
|
|
Height
of Bowl:
|
2 1/2
inches
|
2.50 in
|
6.4 cm
|
|
Width
of Bowl:
|
3 1/2
inches
|
3.50
in
|
8.9 cm
|
|
Chamber
Diameter:
|
1
inches
|
1.00
in
|
2.5
cm
|
|
Chamber
Depth:
|
2 1/4
inches
|
2.25
in
|
5.7
cm
|
|
Weight:
|
8 ounces
|
8.00 oz.
|
229 grams
|
Description:
Origin:
Made in Italy
Description:
Condition:
100/100 This pipe is in Mint Condition and has not been smoked.
Markings:
Dorelio Rovera in script
ARDOR
VENRE
GIANT
EXTRA
ITALY
FATTA A MANO
2004
About the maker:
The history dates back to 1911, when the four Rovera
brothers - Frederico, Carlo, Cornelio and Franscesco of Varese, Italy began the
Manufacture of Briar Pipes. Angelo Rovera, Federico's son, studied and learned
the art of pipe making. Angelo's son, Dorelio began working with his father in
1958 at the age of 13. Dorelio studied the work of his father who was crafting
fine handmade briars of many styles including carved figures and famous faces.
Angelo and Dorelio worked hard to perfect the "art" and after years of
passion and dedication their handmade (fatta a mano) briars were being
recognized by collector's throughout the world. They contemplated a name for
their line of pipes which were named Rovera up until now. It was decided that
the "new" name for their pipes would be a combination of both their
initials - AR(Angelo Rovera) + DOR(Dorelio Rovera). Angelo passed away in
December of 1999 and Dorelio Rovera is now the master carver and administrator
of the company. Dorelio's son, Damiano, who is 25 years old has studied under
his father's supervision for many years. His passion and love for working with
the briar has enabled him to design and craft pipes of exceptional quality. His
hard work is gaining the respect of smokers and collectors around the world. The
briar used is Sardinian, Ligurian, Calabrian, and Tuscanian.
