Wien - Pferd - Meerschaum pipe - Meerschaum-Bernstein

Original Viennese Meerschaum Pipe, in impeccable condition!
Materials: genuine meerschaum and genuine amber — tested!

This pipe dates from the period between 1880 and 1910 (late Belle Époque / Historicism). It is thus about 115 to 145 years old.
Some key indicators help to narrow down the age of such carvings more precisely:
• The motif: Depictions of horses, hunting scenes, or forestry reliefs enjoyed their absolute peak in the late 19th century in the major cutting centers such as Vienna, Ruhla and Nuremberg.
• The coloring (patina): The deep, honey- to amber-colored tint in the lower area of the meerschaum head shows that the pipe was regularly smoked over many years. The nicotine and oils in the tobacco penetrate the porous material and permanently color it. This uniform discoloration often requires decades.
• The socket connection: The dark shank (the transition to the mouthpiece) points to a classic push-fit or screw connection, as was standard around the turn of the century.

Length 18 cm
Height 4.5 cm
Width 2.5 cm

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