Help?! 1900 'Eduardo Flegel Milano' Cased Meer

[Humblepipe]

Yes, I know this pipe was made (or commissioned?) by a Eduardo Felegel, but there is little info out there about him or his pipe making background. I was hoping someone here might have some additional info. I fetched this for my personal collection. I restored it just this morning and have not smoked it yet. It is an oddball for sure, and I love oddballs. Modeled after a cue ball? It has a threaded Meerschaum bowl. I do not know what the stummel is made of... The stem is amber and has an orific bit.

Here's what I have discovered on the web: an online auction house (not eBay) sold an Eduardo Flegel Milano Meer, describing it as late 1800s-early 1900. Apparently, there was a German explorer named Eduard Robert Flegel (13 October 1855 – 11 September 1886). I deduce this could be Eduardo's father... That's all I found. Nothing on pipephil.eu, Pipedia, Reborn, etc. You all know I nerd out on this stuff! Hoping someone has more info...

 

[TheIronMonkey]

Might the stummel also be Meerschaum, but with an oxblood coating?

 

[Humblepipe]

Might the stummel also be Meerschaum, but with an oxblood coating?

Seems logical to me. Baleite was not created until 1907. I do not have the pipe with me, only had the photos to upload. When I get home tonight, I will take another look.

 

[Humblepipe]

*Bakelite

 

[Humblepipe]

Might the stummel also be Meerschaum, but with an oxblood coating?

You were correct. This guy was innovative.

 

[Humblepipe]

Another unsolved mystery, I guess...

 

[condorlover1]

Absolutely lovely pipe. I have seen one of these without the case many years ago. It is sort of like an upmarket Falcon Pipe!

 

[Humblepipe]

Absolutely lovely pipe. I have seen one of these without the case many years ago. It is sort of like an upmarket Falcon Pipe!

Thank you, sir!

 

[ashdigger]

Absolutely lovely pipe. I have seen one of these without the case many years ago. It is sort of like an upmarket Falcon Pipe!

I know your disdain for Falcons, is this a compliment or deep insult that only a Brit could unravel?

 

[Humblepipe]

I thought we were friends, Condor - LOL

 

[condorlover1]

We are my friend. I have seen one of these pipes ages ago and don't laugh I nearly purchased it for the 'Weezel'. What is the base made from?

 

[Humblepipe]

This pipe continues to be one of my favorites. I am embarrassed to say I misspelled it's namesake. Here's the correction:

"Edoardo Flegel Milano". Purportedly, Edoardo Flegel of Milan.

I also never answered @condorlover1's question. The base is oxblood meerschaum. The stem is amber.

 

[VDL_Piper]

Stunning oddity for sure, oxblood Meer and white with amber stem, its like a Mary Shelley novel only beautiful.

 

[peteguy]

Wow what a pipe HP! I know nothing about it other than it might be the finest pipe I have ever seen. Well done Eduardo.

 

[Winnipeger]

Cool!

 

[Humblepipe]

Thanks, Gents!

 

[chilllucky]

15 in the side pocket.

 

[HRPufnstuf]

Wow!