1970s Caminetto Gold Series 3 grams 14K Solid Gold \"Horne\" Tobacco Pipe - Italy For Sale

Brand & History:

Caminetto (Italian high-end briar horne pipe).

Founders: Giuseppe \"Peppino\" Ascorti and Luigi Radice (former Castello craftsmen), with tobacconist Gianni Davoli. Launched in 1968 in Cucciago, Italy.

Era: Early vintage (1970s \"Gold Series\" premium line).

Significance:

Known for its high quality Italian briar, lightweight balance, and playful branding (e.g., \"La Pipa del Baffo\" – \"The Pipe with the Mustache\").

Physical Description & Shape:

Shape: Bent Billiard / Apple hybrid  Features a rounded, slightly tapered bowl, bent vulcanite stem, and comfortable hand feel.

Finish: Dark-stained smooth briar with visible grain; some areas show rustication or contrast (darker patches on bowl). Classic Italian aesthetic – elegant yet practical.

Approximate dimensions:

Length: ~5.5–6.75 inches.

Bowl height: ~2–2.25 inches.

Chamber: Standard smoking size (roughly 3/4–7/8 inch diameter).

Stem: Black vulcanite (or similar high-quality material), tapered with a slight saddle or P-lip style.

Weight: Typically 45–65 grams for similar Caminettos (gold band adds minimal weight).

Materials & Hardware Bowl: 

Premium Italian briar.

Solid 14K gold embellishment at shank-stem junction. Tubular band, polished, custom-fitted.

Stamps on band:

\"14K\" (clear karat mark). Additional maker\'s mark appears as a small symbol (possibly a cartouche or logo) above \"KA\" or similar, with text resembling \"horner\" or a jeweler\'s hallmark (potentially Charles Horner-related or supplier mark; common in gold pipe accents but not uniquely identifying).

Estimated Gold Weight:

2–3 grams; ~58.3% pure gold content). High premium upgrade.

Vulcanite for comfort.

Condition & Value Notes:

Appears well-preserved with patina (normal for estate/vintage pipes).

Collectible Appeal: 

Solid 14 Karet Gold band elevates it. Vintage Caminettos with gold accents are highly collectible.

This Caminetto \"Gold Series\" tobacco pipe\'s approximate measurements and specifications:

Length is around 6 inches (152 mm). Bowl Height: 2 to 2.5 inches (50–65 mm). Bowl (Outside) Diameter: Typically 1.3–1.5 inches (33–39 mm). Chamber (Inside) Diameter: Generally 18–22 mm (about 0.7–0.87 inches). Chamber Depth: Around 48 mm (just under 2 inches). Weight: Around 50–61 grams (approx. 1.7–2.2 ounces).

See photos for more description and condition. Signature required at delivery. Insurance included.