A Japanese silver kiseru tobacco pipe

A Japanese silver kiseru tobacco pipe,
Meiji period (1868-1912), with a kirin on a rock and chrysanthemums, some applied decoration missing,
29cm long,
three further pipes,
two brass and bamboo 'S' shaped pipes, and
two others (10)

Provenance: The Trevor Barton Collection.
Sold for £480

Condition report:
Silver pipe has two pieces missing from the body. All others tarnished.