Calling All Falcon Lovers: two extraordinary solid gold Falcons with real Amber stems are known to be in existence. They are hallmarked London 1976 9 carat gold and the makers stamp is Johnson Matthey & Co.
This pipe resold in August 2004 and is currently in England:
A second solid gold Falcon has also surfaced in England in a presentation box with 6 spare unsmoked meerschaum lined bowls:
The certifcate reads:
This solid gold Falcon - designed as a collectors piece - may be smoked in the same way as the traditional Falcon for cool, pleasurable smoking
The detachable bowl can be removed by unscrewing from the stem unit and any condensate wiped from the spherical base of the humidome. Extra briar bowls are available in a variety of shapes should you wish to add to your collection
THE FALCON PIPE GROUP LIMITED BRENTFORD MIDDLESEX ENGLAND
Continuing on the righthand side:
THE FALCON PIPE GROUP present the most distinguished smoking pipe in the world.
Fashioned in solid gold with a mouthpiece of real amber and the bowl carved from old and mellow briar, lined with block meerschaum
Made in the best tradition of British craftsmanship and hall marked at the Assay Office, Goldsmiths Hall in the City of London
Here is a newsprint ad from when the pipes were available for sale in April 1977:
For Sale or Trade?
This pipe resold in August 2004 and is currently in England:
A second solid gold Falcon has also surfaced in England in a presentation box with 6 spare unsmoked meerschaum lined bowls:
The certifcate reads:
This solid gold Falcon - designed as a collectors piece - may be smoked in the same way as the traditional Falcon for cool, pleasurable smoking
The detachable bowl can be removed by unscrewing from the stem unit and any condensate wiped from the spherical base of the humidome. Extra briar bowls are available in a variety of shapes should you wish to add to your collection
THE FALCON PIPE GROUP LIMITED BRENTFORD MIDDLESEX ENGLAND
Continuing on the righthand side:
THE FALCON PIPE GROUP present the most distinguished smoking pipe in the world.
Fashioned in solid gold with a mouthpiece of real amber and the bowl carved from old and mellow briar, lined with block meerschaum
Made in the best tradition of British craftsmanship and hall marked at the Assay Office, Goldsmiths Hall in the City of London
Here is a newsprint ad from when the pipes were available for sale in April 1977:
For Sale or Trade?