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A Quill and White Metal Pipe with a Meerschaum Bowl
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A Quill and White Metal Pipe with a Meerschaum Bowl

19th century
Description

A quill and white metal possibly silver with a meerschaum bowl could be Australian Circa 1860. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing

1830 to 1880 Australia

Good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Declaration

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

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SA628941
Dealers Internal Reference
2232
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Description
A quill and white metal possibly silver with a meerschaum bowl could be Australian Circa 1860. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing

1830 to 1880 Australia

Good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA628941
Dealers Internal Ref
2232
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

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An antique smoking pipe featuring a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl connected to a dark brown quill stem with white metal joints and safety chain.
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Archive I An antique smoking pipe featuring a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl connected to a dark brown quill stem with white metal joints and safety chain.

A Quill and White Metal Pipe with a Meerschaum Bowl

Archive II An antique smoking pipe featuring a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl connected to a dark brown quill stem with white metal joints and safety chain. View II
Archive III An antique smoking pipe featuring a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl connected to a dark brown quill stem with white metal joints and safety chain. View III
Archive IV An antique smoking pipe featuring a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl connected to a dark brown quill stem with white metal joints and safety chain. View IV
Archive V An antique smoking pipe featuring a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl connected to a dark brown quill stem with white metal joints and safety chain. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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An antique smoking pipe featuring a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl connected to a dark brown quill stem with white metal joints and safety chain.
A Quill and White Metal pipe with a meerschaum bowl
Ref: SA628941
An antique smoking pipe featuring a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl connected to a dark brown quill stem with white metal joints and safety chain.
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  • ObjectSmoking Pipe
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century
  • MaterialMeerschaum, Quill, White Metal
  • ColourBrown, Silver, Cream
  • MotifsQuill stem, white metal collar, safety chain, meerschaum bowl
  • SizeH 15.2 cm (6 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century smoking pipe consists of a cream-coloured meerschaum bowl, a dark brown quill stem, and reflective silver-toned white metal joints and mounts. Decorative elements include rounded collars at the intersections, a linked safety chain suspended between the upper joint and the angled stem, and smooth polished surfaces throughout the assembly. The dimensions measure 15.2 cm high, 15.2 cm wide, and 1.3 cm deep. Placement in a modern home suits a gentleman's library or study setting. The pipe rests securely upon a flat bookshelf as a decorative display object alongside books and other historical curiosities, bringing a period accent to an interior shelf or mantelpiece.

FAQs

An antique meerschaum quill pipe is a traditional smoking instrument featuring a bowl carved from hydrous magnesium silicate mineral paired with a lightweight stem made from a natural quill, often joined with metal mounts.

These pipes typically combine a meerschaum or clay bowl with stems made of quill, cherry wood, or horn, bound together using silver or white metal collars and safety chains.

Authentic meerschaum is lightweight, porous, and warm to the touch, gradually developing a rich amber colour over time as natural tobacco oils absorb into the mineral.

An antique pipe can be displayed on a wooden stand, positioned inside a glass display case, or arranged on a library bookshelf alongside historical books and brass instruments.

Clean the exterior gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding water or chemical cleaners, and handle the bowl carefully to preserve the natural mineral surface.
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