TWO FINE MEERSCHAUM FIGURAL ANTIQUE PIPES.

TWO FINE MEERSCHAUM FIGURAL ANTIQUE PIPES. Pipe 1) 19th Century soldier head Meerschaum pipe with silver band and amber stem. The silver band inscribed “FIIMIUS AD PUGNAM”. The carved head, depicting a bearded soldiers head, with wonderful detail, wearing a kepi style hat with a large ornamental plume mounted in the front of the kepi. The Meerschaum bowl has taken on a deep chocolate brown patina as a result of much repeated use by the former owner. The pipe is complete and in what appears to be the original satin lined case. This pipe measures approximately 6-1/2″ from stem to tip of pipe bowl. Pipe 2) A lovely antique figure head depicting a beautiful Victorian lady with finely curled hair, wearing earrings, an elaborate choker style necklace and three strands of pearls, fitted with an amber stem. The stem and the base of the bowl has now taken on a deep rich chocolate patina as a result of continued use. The Meerschaum head has a creamy old patina transitioning to honey amber, is what’s probably its original leather velvet lined case. The inside which is marked “BBB” in a diamond, also marked “VIENNA MADE CASE”. The pipe measures 6-1/2″ from stem to tip of pipe bowl. CONDITION: The nose of the soldier head pipe has a small blemish that may have been a chip that has been here for a very long time, as it is very smooth and worn. Pipe has been much smoked and used, but well cared for. Structurally is it in fine condition and with a nice overall patina. Pipe 2:Excellent. Carved features remain sharp with only the slightest rub marks around the base from handling. Structurally sound. Case is scuffed and shows some losses to leather at edges but is sound. 4-46246 JJ1 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2459	$1,725.00	TWO FINE MEERSCHAUM FIGURAL ANTIQUE PIPES. Pipe 1) 19th Century soldier head Meerschaum pipe with silver band and amber stem. The silver band inscribed “FIIMIUS AD PUGNAM”. The carved head, depicting a bearded soldiers head, with wonderful detail, wearing a kepi style hat with a large ornamental plume mounted in the front of the kepi. The Meerschaum bowl has taken on a deep chocolate brown patina as a result of much repeated use by the former owner. The pipe is complete and in what appears to be the original satin lined case. This pipe measures approximately 6-1/2″ from stem to tip of pipe bowl. Pipe 2) A lovely antique figure head depicting a beautiful Victorian lady with finely curled hair, wearing earrings, an elaborate choker style necklace and three strands of pearls, fitted with an amber stem. The stem and the base of the bowl has now taken on a deep rich chocolate patina as a result of continued use. The Meerschaum head has a creamy old patina transitioning to honey amber, is what’s probably its original leather velvet lined case. The inside which is marked “BBB” in a diamond, also marked “VIENNA MADE CASE”. The pipe measures 6-1/2″ from stem to tip of pipe bowl. CONDITION: The nose of the soldier head pipe has a small blemish that may have been a chip that has been here for a very long time, as it is very smooth and worn. Pipe has been much smoked and used, but well cared for. Structurally is it in fine condition and with a nice overall patina. Pipe 2:Excellent. Carved features remain sharp with only the slightest rub marks around the base from handling. Structurally sound. Case is scuffed and shows some losses to leather at edges but is sound. 4-46246 JJ1 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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