An Austrian Figural Meerschaum Pipe with Courting Couple, Silver-Mounted, 18th- 19th C.
Finely carved antique meerschaum tobacco pipe depicting a standing male and female figure in a romantic genre scene beneath foliate decoration. The bowl and shank are mounted with continental silver fittings, stamped and consistent with late 19th-century European silver (.800 standard typical). Retains its original chain and finger ring. The meerschaum exhibits a deep honey to brown patina developed through age and use. Continental Europe, likely Austrian or German, late 19th century. Length: 5.5 inches; Width: 3.5 inches; Height: 2.5 inches.
Condition
General age wear and patina consistent with use. No major losses observed to carving. Silver mounts with expected wear. Please review images for details.
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Finely carved antique meerschaum tobacco pipe depicting a standing male and female figure in a romantic genre scene beneath foliate decoration. The bowl and shank are mounted with continental silver fittings, stamped and consistent with late 19th-century European silver (.800 standard typical). Retains its original chain and finger ring. The meerschaum exhibits a deep honey to brown patina developed through age and use. Continental Europe, likely Austrian or German, late 19th century. Length: 5.5 inches; Width: 3.5 inches; Height: 2.5 inches.
Condition
General age wear and patina consistent with use. No major losses observed to carving. Silver mounts with expected wear. Please review images for details.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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