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A Superb and Finely Carved Meerschaum Pipe
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Superb and Finely Carved Meerschaum Pipe

19th century
Description

A stunning and finely carved meerschaum pipe in the form of a roaring lions head with a good patina and in its original leather case a very tactile object. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Meerschaum Lion Pipe to the 19th Century.

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Description
A stunning and finely carved meerschaum pipe in the form of a roaring lions head with a good patina and in its original leather case a very tactile object. There is a £15 charge for postage and packing
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Meerschaum Lion Pipe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168439
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem.
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Archive I A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem.

A superb and finely carved meerschaum pipe

Archive II A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem. View II
Archive III A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem.
A superb and finely carved meerschaum pipe
Ref: SA1168439
A hand-carved meerschaum smoking pipe featuring a detailed lion head bowl with an open mouth and a translucent amber-coloured curved stem.
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Meerschaum, a soft mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, became prominent for pipe carving during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in Austria and Turkey, owing to its heat-resistant properties and ease of sculpting.

These pipes are hand-carved from natural meerschaum mineral blocks and traditionally fitted with mouthpieces crafted from amber, bakelite, or vulcanite, then polished with beeswax.

Authentic pieces feature detailed hand-carving, a lightweight structure relative to their size, and a gradual shift in colour as the naturally porous white mineral absorbs oils to develop a rich warm brown patina over time.

A carved meerschaum pipe functions as a sculptural accent when displayed on a stand inside a glazed cabinet, on a bookshelf, or set within a gentlemans library setting.

Keep the pipe away from moisture and direct sunlight, wiping the exterior gently with a soft cotton cloth while avoiding chemical solvents that could strip the natural wax finish.
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