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Antique Victorian Quality Meerschaum Pipe
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Antique Victorian Quality Meerschaum Pipe

19th century
Sold 10 May 2025 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Description

Antique Victorian quality meerschaum pipe having a quality carved meerschaum pipe in the original case with green velvet interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Carved Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1034812
Dealers Internal Reference
1461
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Description
Antique Victorian quality meerschaum pipe having a quality carved meerschaum pipe in the original case with green velvet interior.
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Carved Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1034812
Dealers Internal Ref
1461
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An antique carved meerschaum tobacco pipe featuring a figural human bust design with a curved amber-coloured stem.
Antique Victorian quality meerschaum pipe
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An antique carved meerschaum tobacco pipe featuring a figural human bust design with a curved amber-coloured stem.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMeerschaum, Amber, Silver
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsFigural human bust, Textured carved cap, Curved stem
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

Meerschaum is a soft white mineral known chemically as hydrous magnesium silicate, primarily mined in Turkey. Carved pipes made from this material gained immense popularity during the 19th century because they naturally filter nicotine and gradually colour to a rich amber or brown hue through use.

Authentic period examples are hand-carved from block meerschaum rather than pressed powder, often fitted with amber, horn, or vulcanite stems, and occasionally accented with silver ferrules or mountings.

Genuine antique pieces feature intricate hand-carved detailing, a porous texture that absorbs moisture, and a natural colour gradient developed from smoking or ageing, distinguishing them from modern synthetic replicas.

Such decorative objects are typically displayed on a bookshelf, inside a glass cabinet, or upon a desk as part of a curated collection of historical curiosities.

Preservation requires handling the material with clean hands to prevent skin oils from staining the porous surface unevenly, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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