Unsmoked Il Ceppo Grade 5 Semi Churchwarden Italian Pipe, Great Grain Italy For Sale

Unsmoked Il Ceppo Semi-Churchwarden Smooth Long Stem Bent Brandy Briar Pipe Great Flame Grain! - Grade 5! Shape #B0707 Hand Made Italian Pipe.

Description & Info:

All pipes are sent in a sock and carefully packed. They are thoroughly vetted and cleaned, ready to smoke out of the box.

Dimensions & Pertinent Info listed further below.

About this Pipe:

Il Ceppo is a very high-end pipe company out of Italy akin to upper end Savinelli, Ascorti, Radice and the like. Their pipes are very highly regarded with top quality in briar and craftsmanship. It’s far more well known actually in the European market though many more are becoming aware of this great Italian brand.

This upper grade 5 pipe caught my eye as I’ve not seen one before in the larger bowl with a semi-churchwarden stem. I’ve found myself smoking these length stems more and more lately compared to my full length churchwarden. I’ve found I pay a bit more attention to enjoying the packed bowl and it can be such a nice experience keeping the smoke out of your eyes and the longer stem allowing more cooling.

I imported this piece from Europe and took a month to arrive and quite excited to see it even though I’m selling it. It’s completely unsmoked and new, though I am uncertain how long ago it was made.

I went through the pipe and it’s all perfect as expected. I added an additional multi-layer coat of new carnauba wax for extra protection and shine. I hand buffed it for some time while admiring it.

The photos really speak for themselves but it’s easy to see the nice flame grain, marbling and beautiful birds-eye all over the stummel. The shape is an Apple though a bit less round than some almost in between an apple and a billiard shape which I really like. The shank and stem comes to near full bend though I was able to put a long pipe cleaner through without issue.

It’s a gorgeous top shelf Italian Pipe and I do have a few other IL Ceppo pipes I’ll be listing. One is unique and I’m just trying to find more info on it to find a fair price but I can’t wait to show that piece soon.

Please look at the photos as they’re your indication of condition along with dimensions, that are listed below. If you have any questions, please ask before purchasing.

Thank you so much for looking. - Peter

Pipe Info & Dimensions are Below:

Brand: Il Ceppo

Grade: 5

Shape: B0707 - Bent Brandy Semi-Churchwarden / Long Stemmed Bent Brandy, Large Size.

Estimated Age: Vintage certainly, exact age unkown at this point.

Country of Origin: Italy

Nomenclature:

IL CEPPO

5 (inside a triangle outline)

MADE BY HAND (Curved)

IN ITALY

B0707

C (on top of stem)

(On back of stem)

OWN (?)

MADE

Dimensions:

Length: 6.25” (Length with bowl parallel to ground)

Bowl Height: 2.20”

Bowl Width: 1.73”

Chamber Diameter: 0.90”

Chamber Depth: 1.95”

Weight: 2.18 ounces

Filter: Unfiltered

Stem Material: Acrylic

Please Note: Package Signature Required for Purchases over $250. There is no additional charge to you though unlike $5 fees by many stores.

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BELOW: RETURN POLICIES, RESTORATION PROCESS, & MORE INFO.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: - CANADA + Elsewhere:

I’ve made it available for Canada and other countries. For Canada, it’s typically $19.99 and costs me about $17 to ship and I insure it due to higher risk. After shipping materials, I take a loss actually but want these affordable for our friends up North!

With shipping, if you purchase a couple pipes separately and I’ve not yet packed them, I’ll refund the extra charge as I can combine them. I refund any excess costs when there are any.

I can quote the cost and allow for shipping at your request If there is not an option available automatically.

Please message me on this any time. I will only charge the cost of the postage plus insurance as it’s a bit more risky. It’s about $1 per $100 of insurance. If the cost of shipping to your area is less, I’ll refund any excess charges as well.

I BELIEVE IN THE GOLDEN RULE. I sell and ship everything as I’d expect to receive it myself or better.

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ABOUT ME:

I am obsessed with the hobby and have a deep love for it in all respects. I collect pipes and grow my cellar while enjoying several bowls a day. I have invested a large amount of money into my shop and I am always working on improving. As soon as I’m able to get a home with room, I’ll build my own shop and be making pipes much of the day too. It has to be home as I always need to be close to my son. - I am a stay-at-home dad for my special needs son who is amazing and my pride and joy. I really needed a way to feel accomplishment and stay busy while trying to earn a bit extra for equine therapy and other services that will help him and have fun too. This has really helped a lot and while stressful at times, such a fun thing to spend time doing. I do struggle to reply here and there if a lot is going on. If I take a bit longer to reply to questions or requests, I apologize in advance.

SHIPPING:

I don’t own the United States Postal Service. Once I’ve shipped your package, I have NO control on delays.

I almost always will ship the next business day. I put within 1-3 business days as sometimes on busier weeks, I’ll need an extra day to properly pack everything.

I’ve never had an item arrive damaged. In most cases, I have a poly bag on top to make it rain resistant and a bit more secure. The exception is it the package is larger than standard. I don’t profit off of the shipping fee. My fees are for postage and materials only.

RETURNS:

If you’re not 100% happy, please let me know. I’ll do whatever is fair to fix any problems. I accept returns within 1 week of arrival (unless stated as longer) and I can be flexible there. We all have lives. Returns accepted provided that: The item has not been used. It is in exact same condition as the photos in the ad and when I sent it out. Buyer pays shipping for returns unless there is an error on my end in which case I will cover the cost. I almost never get a return. I try hard to not have any surprises and you get what you see or better in person.

I RARELY ever get a return. I can count on one hand how many over several years and it’s usually because the pipe is smaller or larger than a customer expected. This is why I ask twice in the ad to review dimensions I carefully take. If you have any concerns about size, I’m happy to provide a few more photos to you with some size comparisons of your request. Refunds are for the cost of the pipes shipping if it’s your choice. If there’s a mistake on my part, I’ll pay for all of course. I very much want you to be extremely happy with your purchases. Not just for business, but because I’m an enthusiast and want the same myself.

Why the Fake Grass? - It helps the pipes stay in position for taking photos actually. It works so well, I’ve not changed to something a bit less funny looking. It stands out too doesn’t it?

If you ever have questions on any of this, feel free to email me. I’ll respond as soon as it’s possible. The site can spam my inbox a lot or glitches can happen, so sometimes they get lost or buried beneath others. Feel free to send again if I don’t reply as it’s never intentional.

~ Peter - Radiant Pipes