- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 242:
Description
A collection of three unsmoked hand-carved block meerschaum tobacco pipes. The first is a large Bacchus style figural pipe featuring a bearded face adorned with grapes and vine leaves. It is fitted with a dark, curved acrylic stem. The second pipe features an upright bowl with elaborate lattice and basketweave patterns and a curved amber-colored stem. The third pipe is a figural bust of Ronald Reagan, characterized by a smiling expression and textured hair, resting in a mahogany-finished wooden stand and fitted with a curved amber-colored stem. The collection includes a black fitted hardshell case with a tan velvet interior. The interior of the case lid bears a red and gold oval label reading Altinok Turkey. The Bacchus pipe is incised YUNUS on the side of the base. The lattice-carved pipe is incised I. Bekler on the shank. The Ronald Reagan bust is incised M. Bassav on the underside of the shank. The wooden pipe stand is not included with the lot. Largest: 8" L x 2" W x 3 1/2" H.
14E
Condition report:
The pipes are in excellent, unsmoked condition. The meerschaum surfaces are clean and white with no visible signs of use, charring, or residue. There are no observable chips, cracks, or repairs to the carvings or the stems.
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