charming antique French meerschaum tobacco pipe in its original fitted leather étui, retailed by S.G., Paris, as indicated by the gold-stamped cartouche on the blue silk and velvet interior lining. The pipe features a smooth billiard-shaped bowl carved from genuine block meerschaum, displaying the characteristic warm ivory-to-cream colouring with light patina from use. The stem is genuine amber — warm orange-honey tones — curved and tapering elegantly to the mouthpiece. The original fitted leather case opens to reveal two-tone velvet lining: vivid blue silk and velvet base with a purple velvet lid. The exterior black leather shows honest age-related wear. Bowl material: Genuine meerschaum (block) Stem: Natural amber Dimensions: 11.5 × 4 × 1 cm Weight: 24 grams Case: Original fitted leather étui, "S.G. Paris" retailer's gilt stamp Period: Circa 1880–1910, France Condition: Good antique condition; bowl shows light use patina; case exterior worn, interior intact A fine example of late 19th century French tobacciana, in the tradition of Parisian pipe makers of the period, housed in a period midnight blue silk and velvet fitted case