Damiano Rovera
Extra Large Bent Dublin
Freehand
ORO 2006
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.
Origin
Made in
Italy
Description:
This Extra
Large Dublin Freehand has a dark cherry finish that brings out the straight grain
along with birdseye. It has a Zebra Wood accent around the shank that matches
very well with the green speckled lucite tapered stem w/ silver mount. The pipe comes with
Damiano Rovera sleeve and box.
Condition:
100/100 This pipe is in Mint Condition and has not been smoked.
Markings)
DAMIANO
ROVERA
ORO
ITALY
FATTA A MANO
2006
Approximate Measurements:
| Length
of Pipe: |
7 1/2 inches |
7.50 in |
19.1
cm |
| Height
of Bowl: |
2
1/2 inches |
2.50
in |
6.4
cm |
| Width
of Bowl: |
2
1/4 inches |
2.25
in |
5.7
cm |
| Chamber
Diameter: |
1
inches |
1.00
in |
2.5
cm |
| Chamber
Depth: |
2
inches |
2.00
in |
5.1
cm |
| Weight: |
ounces |
oz. |
90 grams |
Product Number:
NPDR02