Ardor
Goccia Fantasy Large Bent Billiard
Approximate Measurements:
|
Length
of Pipe:
|
6
1/2 inches
|
6.50
in
|
16.5
cm
|
|
Height
of Bowl:
|
2
3/4 inches
|
2.75
in
|
7.0
cm
|
|
Width
of Bowl:
|
2 inches
|
2.00
in
|
5.1
cm
|
|
Chamber
Diameter:
|
3/4
inches
|
.75
in
|
1.9
cm
|
|
Chamber
Depth:
|
2 1/4 inches
|
2.25
in
|
5.7 cm
|
|
Weight:
|
3
ounces
|
3.00
oz.
|
83
Grams |
Origin:
Made in Italy 2007
Description:
This pipe comes with a Ardor sleeve and box.
Condition:
100/100 This pipe is in mint condition, and it has not been
smoked.
Markings:
DR
ARDOR
GOCCIA
ITALY
FATTA A MANO
FANTASY
2007
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.
