Italy, 1990-2000s Giancarlo Guidi’s (Ser Jacopo dalla Gemma) entry in the pipe makers’ competition themed “imitation of wax drops.” We have already showcased the impressive works of Roberto Ascorti and Mario Gasparini, but Giancarlo’s piece stands out as the most successful imitation—and also the largest one, according to the specifications. Most notably, check the details…
Italy This piece is the work of Roberto Ascorti, a hereditary Italian artisan and son of Giuseppe ‘Peppino’ Ascorti, renowned for his contributions at Castello and as a co-founder of Caminetto. The artisan’s unique ‘New Dear’ finish is a play on contrasts, featuring deliberately rough rustication on the bowl—reminiscent of wax streaks—against a smooth shank…
Italy, 1960-65 Today we would call it “a challenge”. Over the last century many artisans and manufacturers represented their embodiment of the wax-drip pipes imitating the candle surface. The first pipe was carved by Castello, a few really stunning examples were made under the Ser Jacopo, Radice, Ardor, Larysson and even Dunhill brands. But one…