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Opium Pipe
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Opium Pipe

19th century
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A 19th century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone and mounted in silver . The pipe is very nicely carved with dragons, feathers, a figure of a Chinese man with a long beard wearing a gown and clutching a fruit . The mouthpiece is made from horn and is mounted with an embossed silver mount depicting dragons . The fitment bowl is made from wood and ivory. The pipe is in good condition for its age .

Opium dens were very popular in the Victorian period in the east end of London and visited frequently by high society people.

Contact 07970119030

£1250

Dimensions

47cm length

4cm depth

4cm width

Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Carved Bone Opium Pipe to the Victorian era.

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SA689929
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A 19th century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone and mounted in silver .
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The pipe is very nicely carved with dragons, feathers, a figure of a Chinese man with a long beard wearing a gown and clutching a fruit.
Devonshire Antiques

. The mouthpiece is made from horn and is mounted with an embossed silver mount depicting dragons . The fitment bowl is made from wood and ivory. The pipe is in good condition for its age .

Opium dens were very popular in the Victorian period in the east end of London and visited frequently by high society people.

Contact 07970119030

£1250

Dimensions

47cm length

4cm depth

4cm width

Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Carved Bone Opium Pipe to the Victorian era.

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SA689929
Devonshire Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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A curved antique opium pipe crafted from carved bone featuring relief patterns, dark metal end caps, and a central fitting.
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Archive I A curved antique opium pipe crafted from carved bone featuring relief patterns, dark metal end caps, and a central fitting.

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Archive II A curved antique opium pipe crafted from carved bone featuring relief patterns, dark metal end caps, and a central fitting. View II
Archive III A curved antique opium pipe crafted from carved bone featuring relief patterns, dark metal end caps, and a central fitting. View III
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
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Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

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A curved antique opium pipe crafted from carved bone featuring relief patterns, dark metal end caps, and a central fitting.
Opium pipe
Ref: SA689929
A curved antique opium pipe crafted from carved bone featuring relief patterns, dark metal end caps, and a central fitting.
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  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialCarved Bone, Metal, Horn
  • ColourCream and Dark Brown
  • MotifsRelief carving, Metal end caps, Fitted damper, Curved stem

This Victorian opium pipe is a smoking accessory from the Qing Dynasty in a gentleman's library design vibe. It combines carved bone, metal, and horn in cream and dark brown colours with relief carving, metal end caps, a fitted damper, and a curved stem. The curved bone body exhibits detailed relief carving depicting dragons, feathers, and a figure of a Chinese man with a long beard wearing a gown and clutching a fruit. A dark metal end cap sits at the top with an embossed mount, a horn mouthpiece is mounted below, and a contrasting dark wooden bowl projects from the side on a metal fitting. The piece measures 47 cm in length, 4 cm in depth, and 4 cm in width. In a modern home, this decorative smoking accessory rests safely on a bookshelf or within a display cabinet as a collector's cabinet piece. Its unusual shape and intricate bone carving introduce historical character to a study or library shelf without requiring frequent handling. The compact proportions allow placement among books or small curiosities where the carved details remain visible at close range.

FAQs

Opium pipes were specialised implements developed in East Asia during the 18th and 19th centuries designed specifically for vapourising opium paste over an oil lamp rather than burning it directly.

Stems were commonly crafted from hollowed materials such as bamboo, bone, ivory, or horn, often fitted with metal end caps and earthenware or metal bowls known as dampers.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of manual construction, smooth surface wear around handling areas, natural patination on organic materials, and minor residue or oxidisation near the damper mount.

These historical artefacts are typically presented as decorative display items mounted on bespoke acrylic or metal stands within glazed curiosity cabinets, on bookshelves, or atop desk surfaces.

Preservation requires a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, alongside gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush.
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