(BLACK MEMORABILIA) Meerschaum pipe in the shape of a young

Sale 2204 - Lot 278

Price Realized: $ 570

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Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300

(BLACK MEMORABILIA.) Meerschaum pipe in the shape of a young black man, carved portion of the head 2 inches, overall length 5 inches; stem made of amber (?) and ebony wood; in the original velvet-lined case. Head unevenly toned from smoking. Np, late 19th- early 20th century

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A lovely example of a meerschaum pipe, at one time quite popular. "Meerschaum" is a kind of coral.