History & Date Estimated Production Era: 1950s–1960s. While the original patented design by Ashley Ward Jr. emerged in the United States around 1947, Falcon later manufactured licensed versions in London, England, utilizing the registered design and patent numbers stamped on your base (REG. Nº 909066 and PAT. Nº 951047).Design Features: This specific model is part of their "Commander" or "Executive" styling line, featuring a textured, cross-hatched metal finish. It relies on a classic petrol wick and flint mechanism. It is widely celebrated among pipe smokers for its horizontal burn geometry, which lets the user draw the flame downward directly into a pipe bowl without scorching the rim.
