No. 98154845

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No Reserve Price - Pipe - Sandstone
Final bid
€ 151
8 weeks ago

No Reserve Price - Pipe - Sandstone

Western Europe, England or France, ca. 19th century CE. A bold pipe made from two pieces of meerschaum, featuring a nude woman to admire while smoking. The woman sits with her legs slightly spread with one hand resting on her nose, forming a cheeky hand gesture. The pipe passes through her bottom and the tobacco bowl protrudes from her back. Included is the original case for storing this pipe that is lined with silk. Meerschaum is a white clay mineral that was a prized material for pipes and provided a dry and flavorful smoke and the surface would yellow with use. This patina was highly desired and a sign of someone who had plenty of leisure time and wealth

No. 98154845

Sold
No Reserve Price - Pipe - Sandstone

No Reserve Price - Pipe - Sandstone

Western Europe, England or France, ca. 19th century CE. A bold pipe made from two pieces of meerschaum, featuring a nude woman to admire while smoking. The woman sits with her legs slightly spread with one hand resting on her nose, forming a cheeky hand gesture. The pipe passes through her bottom and the tobacco bowl protrudes from her back. Included is the original case for storing this pipe that is lined with silk. Meerschaum is a white clay mineral that was a prized material for pipes and provided a dry and flavorful smoke and the surface would yellow with use. This patina was highly desired and a sign of someone who had plenty of leisure time and wealth

Final bid
€ 151
Sebastian Schulze
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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