Pipe - .925 silver

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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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Selected by Jeroen Zoetmulder

Has over 30 years of experience in archaeology and is an appraiser specialising in archaeological objects.

Estimate  € 220 - € 250
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Description from the seller

Silver tested
Offered by antique dealers as sterling silver

The stem is the shank of a bird feather (eider) and has been restored in the past. - see photo

With moisture trap and original brazier
Height of the head with the cap/brazier: 5 cm

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam has a comparable pipe, without a moisture trap and with a brazier lid that was actually intended for clay pipes - see photo

Image from “Autour du tabac” - Pierre Faveton indicates that it has French origin and it has been exhibited in the former Seita Museum Paris - see the photos

Many photos indicate its fine condition

Shipping by registered mail (carefully packed and insured) or pickup
Comes from my private collection tabaktualia

Silver tested
Offered by antique dealers as sterling silver

The stem is the shank of a bird feather (eider) and has been restored in the past. - see photo

With moisture trap and original brazier
Height of the head with the cap/brazier: 5 cm

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam has a comparable pipe, without a moisture trap and with a brazier lid that was actually intended for clay pipes - see photo

Image from “Autour du tabac” - Pierre Faveton indicates that it has French origin and it has been exhibited in the former Seita Museum Paris - see the photos

Many photos indicate its fine condition

Shipping by registered mail (carefully packed and insured) or pickup
Comes from my private collection tabaktualia

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
.925 silver
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
No
Width
2.5 cm
Length
27 cm
Depth
8 cm
Period
1750-1800
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
1339
Objects sold
100%
Private

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