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10 photographsArchive Record FUH-EB68-2TRY-4
Orlik Golden Contrast Straight Billiard (GC 62)
undetermined
Dating: Owner-stated10 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
This Orlik Golden Contrast pipe represents the classic English billiard shape, designated as model GC 62. The straight-stemmed configuration and smooth finish characterize this example of Orlik's work. The Golden Contrast line typically features with natural grain patterns enhanced by staining techniques that highlight the wood's contrasting elements. The pipe follows traditional billiard proportions with a cylindrical bowl and straightforward lines. Dating relies on the stampings present—the Orlik brand name and Golden Contrast line designation alongside the shape number GC 62. The designation as an English Estates pipe suggests previous ownership and use in the English market.