Ardor 2020 Urano Fantasy Rusticated Apple with Silver and Lucite (Estate)

Like many Italian workshop brands, Ardor pipes are a family affair. The name itself is an acronym of Angelo Rovera and Dorelio Rovera, father and son pipe makers who created the brand in 1972. The Rovera family’s history with pipes goes back much further, however, as Angelo’s own father, Francesco, had previously established the Sociedade Rovera pipe company with his brothers in 1911. All Ardor pipes are completely hand-made from briar that has been seasoned for at least 4-5 years, and the brand is noteworthy for its playful and innovative approaches to design. As a result, Ardor pipes are both quintessentially Italian, while also being somewhat different, having a style that is wholly their own.

In recent years, the high-end Italian pipe scene has seen an influx of artisans who are not only influenced by Italian-style pipe making, but also Danish-style pipe making. The Roveras’ Ardor pipes were somewhat ahead of the curve in that regard, as there’s been a Danish tinge to them for decades, albeit in a way that is unique even compared to the many similarly inclined Italian artisan pipes made today.

This one comes from 2020, and takes a plump, Scandi-style, oval shanked apple form and juxtaposes it with a thoroughly Italian rusticated finish, along with Ardor’s hallmark use of colorful Lucite and sterling silver ornamentation.

The condition is great. Very minor darkening and slight scratches on the rim. This pipe comes with its original box and sleeve.

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm

Bowl Depth: 1.56″ / 39.62mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 56g