Victorian Carved Meerschaum Smoking Pipe Hand Holding Skull Sculpture

Description: French Victorian Meerschaum Smoking Pipe Hand Holding Skull by Monsieur J Sommer Click image to enlarge Description 1 Carved French 19th Century Rare Meerschaum Smoking Pipe Hand Holding Skull by Monsieur J Sommer. It has been wonderfully hand carved in the form of a skull which is held in the grasp of an outstretched hand. It has been rather well smoked to perfection since the 1880's late 19th century & a further feature to highlight is that the pipe has an amber stem with silver chased mount. It also comes with the original case which is lined inside, the makers mark has worn away. For a Meerschaum pipe this is the larger size being 20 cm in length, 7.3 cm high and 5 cm in width point. Highly desired collectors piece. Made from Meerschaum which is a clay like mineral that was used to make tobacco pipes, the word Meerschaum translates from German to sea foam, it is a rare is a magnesium silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg₄Si₆O₁₅(OH)₂·6H₂O. Meerschaum is one of the most porous substances in the world, which makes it ideal for pipes because it absorbs tobacco's tars, oils, and nicotine. Meerschaum is mainly mined from Turkey and can sometimes be found floating on the Black Sea. When the pipe is smoked you would see the light along with the porous mineral alter colour , which then gives the pipe its golden with amber colours. The sculptor who would of made this masterpiece would employ youths to smoke the pipe until the desired patina was added. Circa late 19th century Victorian era. Origin from France. We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance. We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service. Condition report. Offered in fine used condition. With charming patina to the pipe , scuffs, scratches, stains in places also some losses commensurate with usage & old age. The case has various wear, fading & losses also the hinge is missing. 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Supporting the daily operations at Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD & directing our social media campaigns, we've been taking art collectors, hobbyists, and interior aficionados on a journey through time. Our passion is sourcing the very best historic collections that the arts and antiques world has to offer and to-date, we have worked directly with private clients through to commercial corporate organisations, museums, auctioneers, art agents & dealers being

Price: 1272.9 USD

Location: Chester

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Shipping Cost: 44.54 USD