This extraordinary 19th-century pipe belonged to William J. Gallon—a self-made industrialist who married into the prestigious Blockington family line. Passed down through generations, it remains in remarkable condition and still carries the warm, earthy scent of tobacco from a century past.
Crafted with what appears to be genuine amber and a deep briar or meerschaum bowl, the pipe features a finely engraved silver collar and comes housed in its original leather case, lined in lush green velvet. The case shows expected wear, but still closes with that satisfying antique snap.
This isn’t just a pipe—it’s a pocket-sized piece of history.
Provenance: From the private estate of William J. Gallon, great-grandfather of the current owner
Era: Mid to late 1800s
Materials: Amber, silver (likely plated), briar or meerschaum
Condition: Excellent antique condition; case intact with some wear
Scent: Yes, it still smells like a pipe—an intimate relic of Gallon’s personal life
And now, the important part:
Please note: Pipe is NOT for dogs. Lefty the serial killer dog (I say this because I often wake up with him staring at me but he is really quite sweet) attempted to walk off with it, but was promptly intercepted by Hugo, who issued a formal warning and returned the pipe to its rightful place with great dignity. The dogs are not for sale. They are just very involved in security and staging.
This extraordinary 19th-century pipe belonged to William J. Gallon—a self-made industrialist who married into the prestigious Blockington family line. Passed down through generations, it remains in remarkable condition and still carries the warm, earthy scent of tobacco from a century past.
Crafted with what appears to be genuine amber and a deep briar or meerschaum bowl, the pipe features a finely engraved silver collar and comes housed in its original leather case, lined in lush green velvet. The case shows expected wear, but still closes with that satisfying antique snap.
This isn’t just a pipe—it’s a pocket-sized piece of history.
Provenance: From the private estate of William J. Gallon, great-grandfather of the current owner
Era: Mid to late 1800s
Materials: Amber, silver (likely plated), briar or meerschaum
Condition: Excellent antique condition; case intact with some wear
Scent: Yes, it still smells like a pipe—an intimate relic of Gallon’s personal life
And now, the important part:
Please note: Pipe is NOT for dogs. Lefty the serial killer dog (I say this because I often wake up with him staring at me but he is really quite sweet) attempted to walk off with it, but was promptly intercepted by Hugo, who issued a formal warning and returned the pipe to its rightful place with great dignity. The dogs are not for sale. They are just very involved in security and staging.
