A GROUP OF SEVEN ANGLO-AUSTRIAN CARVED MEERSCHAUM

A GROUP OF SEVEN ANGLO-AUSTRIAN CARVED MEERSCHAUM PIPES, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, each cased and comprising a finely detailed portrait bust of William Ewart Gladstone (19th century Liberal Prime Minister of Great Britain) within original carved wood case, height: 3", length: 3 1/4"; one of Edward VII with an amber bakelite stem and original velvet lined case, height: 2 1/2", length: 5 3/4"; one representing Queen Alexandra (Edward VII's Queen Consort) wearing tiara and jewelry, with a dark red bakelite stem and original velvet lined case gilt stamped oval "SCB," height: 2 1/2", length: 5"; a portrait pipe of early 20th century English politician wearing a tie and ending with an amber bakelite stem, interior bowl marked "7 1/2," including velvet lined case marked with oval label "CHARATAN'S MAKE./LONDON ENGLAND," height: 2 3/4", length: 6"; a tinted meerschaum portrait pipe of a gentleman with mustache and mutton chops facial hair before a silvered copper band connecting a carved horn stem, within a modern conforming case, height: 2 1/2", length: 5 1/4"; a portrait pipe depicting a bearded man wearing a casual hat, above a short amber stem connected by a silver band engraved "C.M / SILVER," within original velvet lined case, height: 2 1/4", length: 4 1/2"; a portrait pipe of a young smiling beauty wearing a large brimmed hat with plume ending with an amber stem, within original velvet lined case gilt stamped "HFB / Finest Quality," height: 2 1/4", length: 5 1/2". Dimensions: Condition Report: Each in good shape for meerschaum pipes of this age including but not limited to chips, cracks, color variations due to age and use, six bowls are blackened in varying degrees from heavy long term use to light short term use. The Prime Minister and two others have some staining from case linings. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."