
Updated: Feb 12, 2010
Castello

was founded in 1947 by
Carlo Scotti († 1988).
Sizes (ascending):
1K to 4K, G (Giant) and GG (Extra large)
Rusticated grading:
SEA ROCK, OLD SEA ROCK, NATURAL VERGIN,
Sandblasted grading:
OLD ANTIQUARI
Smooth grading (ascending):
TRADEMARK, CASTELLO, COLLECTION
Other stampings:
Great Line (Non-standard or freestyle)
Fiammata (Straight grain)
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The white bar logo was originaly ivory. It has been replaced with plastic and it has no standard lenght.
▲ ◊ [Castello logo] Castello, Collection, KKKK (In Oval), Carlo Scotti ◊
White bar logo on wooden extension.
Dating: 41 inside the castle emblem = 1988
▲ ◊ Great Line, Fiammata, [logo], Castello Collection, Carlo Scotti (Signature) ◊
An extremely rare mark. It is used on exceptional pipes, only on a very few pieces per year.
Epoca
▲ (Bowl underside) ◊ C.S. Castello, Epoca ◊
(Shank underside) ◊ (script) Carlo Scotti, Made in Cantu, Italy ◊
(Shank underside) ◊ (in oval) Carlo Scotti ◊
(Stem underside) ◊ Hand Made, Castello, 6 ◊
The Epoca line started about 1960 and evoluted from the “Candle-End” to the “Drop of Candle”. It was discontinued prior to 2000.
▲ ◊ 1, US, [logo] Castello, Perla Nera, Made in Cantu, Italy, ◊
◊ Carlo Scotti (In oval), Carlo Scotti (Signature) ◊
(On Mouthpiece underside) ◊ Hand Made, Castello ◊
Black smooth finish pipes
▲ ◊ Castello, Sea Rock Briar, Made in Cantu (In oval), Carlo Scotti, SS, 56 ◊
▲ Rhinestone logo was originaly on pipes for the US market. It is occasionally used now.
▲ ◊ 00.24 Castello, Made in Cantu, Italy, Reg N° ... ◊
Pipe carved in 1999.
Double logo mouthpiece - includes both the rhinestone and white bar logo.
▲ ◊ Natural Virgin K Carlo Scotti Made in Cantu, Italy ◊ ▲
The black dot is used exclusively on white stems.