Magnificent, oversized reservist
Magnificent, oversized reservist’s pipe, circa 1900. Wood with numerous intermediate elements made of horn, stag horn, brass fittings, etc. Porcelain pipe bowl with polychrome decoration, featuring applied floral elements and gold accents. Inscriptions include “Victory or Death!”, “Reservist Mewes,” and a regiment designation (illegible), dated “1896/99” (rubbed off). Total length (including mouthpiece) approx. 180 cm
Magnificent, oversized reservist’s pipe, circa 1900. Wood with numerous intermediate elements made of horn, stag horn, brass fittings, etc. Porcelain pipe bowl with polychrome decoration, featuring applied floral elements and gold accents. Inscriptions include “Victory or Death!”, “Reservist Mewes,” and a regiment designation (illegible), dated “1896/99” (rubbed off). Total length (including mouthpiece) approx. 180 cm
