This auction is for a nice Flea Market find. This auction is for a vintage estate pipe. The brand was established as Non canta la raganella back in the 19th century by Alcide Duranti in Castelfidardo. The strange name, meaning something like "the tree frog doesn't sing", makes reference to a system of two chambers installed in the shank, that should suppress the gargling of the tobacco juice.

After the World War I the pipe manufacturer Adriano Anselmi of Ancona (AAA) became partner of the Duranti family. The pipes received the additional stamping DAC for Duranti & Anselmi Castelfidardo.

After 1945, the firm was sold to a family Gandolfi and shifted to nearby Loreto. Next and last owner was a german pipe wholesaler with the name Braun. The brand was operated until the 1980s, and some sources say the pipes were lastly made by Chacom in Saint-Claude.

In the course of the time the pipes carried changing names:

The following pipe is a Non Canta La Raganella PRIMA (stamped on the left side if you are smoking it). On the bottom it has the word I think is SCORTA 1940 stamped in the stem. DAC with a shield around it and 225 below stamped on the right side. The silver band has DAC in a shield as well and some hallmarks a little too blurred to distinguish.

  I know nothing about pipes other than what I read on Pipedia. I do not know the workings of them. I have done nothing to the pipe other than wipe off the dust that was on it.  The pipe has been smoked. The stem is chewed and has a small crack below the blue dot. It can be seen in the picture   Pictures are the best description of this item. I am glad to answer any questions you have to the best of my ability. My items are sold AS IS. Shipping will cost $7.00. Thats for shipping in the US. with a tracking number which covers both of us. Sorry for the cost but I have to pack this well and that makes it expensive. The Post Office is killing us little guys on shipping. International shipping will be handled by EBAY. If you win multiple auctions, I will combine shipping. Please allow time for me to adjust the invoice for combined shipping before paying. I cannot change the cost once it is paid. I will wrap the items very well. If there are any issues with the item once received, please contact me right away so we can resolve them. Thank you for looking and good luck Bidding.