- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 238:
Description
Ismet Bekler carved block meerschaum tobacco pipe. The bowl and shank feature a deeply carved lattice and foliate relief pattern. It is fitted with a bent, swirling orange acrylic stem and a matching orange ferrule. The shank is signed with incised characters reading I. Bekler. The pipe is accompanied by its original red velvet presentation box with a gold-tone latch and crushed yellow velvet lining. The exterior of the box is stamped in gold foil with a diamond-shaped logo containing the letters CAO and the name I. Bekler in script. A white adhesive label on the side of the box reads Bekler Meerschaum Made in Turkey. 3" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2"
20C
Condition report:
The pipe appears in excellent, unused condition. The interior of the bowl is clean white with no evidence of charring or residue. The acrylic stem and ferrule are free of tooth marks or surface scratches. The velvet box shows no significant wear to the exterior fabric or interior lining; the latch is functional and retains its gold-tone finish.
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