- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 243:
Description
Three tobacco pipes comprising two hand-carved block meerschaum examples and one wood pipe with a meerschaum rim. The first meerschaum pipe is carved in the form of an elephant head featuring inset eyes, protruding tusks, and a curved amber-colored stem. The second meerschaum pipe features a relief-carved Pegasus figure against a brick-patterned bowl with a straight amber-colored stem. The third pipe is constructed of polished wood in a U-shape, featuring a smooth white meerschaum rim and a black curved stem. The collection includes two dark wood pipe stands and a fitted, velvet-lined clamshell case. One case bears a circular adhesive label printed with SMS HANDCARVED BLOCK MEERSCHAUM TURKEY. The wood pipe is marked with an adhesive label reading MADE IN TURKEY. The wooden pipe stand is not included. Largest: 7" L x 2 1/4" W x 3 1/2" H.
14E
Condition report:
The pipes appear in unsmoked condition. The velvet lining of the fitted case shows light wear and impressions from the pipes. The exterior of the cases exhibits minor shelf wear and light scuffing.
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