ANTQ GEORGE KOPRA MEERSCHAUM PIPE FEATURING A HORSE (I.99/UC)
This is a sale for an absolutely gorgeous fair sized Meerschaum Engraved Collar Pipe with its original case.
The first recorded use of meerschaum for making pipes was around 1723.
It quickly became prized as the perfect material for providing a cool, dry, flavourful smoke.
The porous nature of meerschaum moisture and tobacco tar are drawn deep into the stone.
When smoked, meerschaum pipes gradually change colour. Older meerschaum pipes will turn incremental shades of yellow, orange, red, and amber from the base on up.
When prepared for use as a pipe, the natural nodules are first scraped to remove the red earthy matrix, then dried, again scraped and polished with wax.
My pipe is approximately 9 cms in length. Sold as seen from a smoke and pet free home.
Due to complications with GSP for "Smoking" items, any overseas buyers need to contact me via email to discuss the price for postage for this item BEFORE purchasing the same.
Additional information:
Items up to and including £20 will sent via Royal Mail 48 Tracked Service and items over £20 will be sent via Royal Mail 24 Tracked Service. Both services are collected from my Office the next day.
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