Duitsland

Beautiful and very diverse collection of 9 vintage and antique tobacco pipes, supplemented by one standalone antique porcelain system component (moisture trap). This collection offers a wonderful cross-section of both European cultural history and classical American tobacco traditions. The lot includes, among other items, two unique, completely unsmoked corn cob pipes with the original historical bottom stickers. Specifications of the collection: Origin: Germany, Austria, Alpine region (Switzerland/Black Forest) and the United States (Washington, Missouri). Dating: ca. 1900 – 1980. Materials: Porcelain pipeware, briarwood, corn cobs, cherry wood with natural bark, horn, metal and plastic (acrylate). Detailed inventory: 1. German/Austrian Hunter’s Pipe (ca. 1900-1940): Porcelain head with a finely hand-painted hunting scene (stag in the forest), equipped with the original metal windcap and flexible shaft mounting. 2. Long Alpine Hunting Pipe (ca. 1920-1950): Wooden stem with natural bark, horn accents, wooden reservoir and decorative ochre hanging brush. 3. Alpine Folk Art "Pootjespipe" (ca. 1930-1960): Free-standing wooden souvenir pipe with finely carved flower and leaf motifs, resting on twig legs. 1. Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipe (ca. 1950-1960): Completely unsmoked and in mint condition. Equipped with the rare gold-white paper bottom label. 2. Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipe (ca. 1960-1980): Completely unsmoked and in mint condition. Equipped with the classic yellow-black round bottom label and amber-colored mouthpiece. 3. Classic Corn Cob Pipe (Mid/Late 20th century): Light model with a light grain structure. 4. Buescher's "World Famous" Pipe (ca. 1950-1970): Made of hardwood (Hickory) by the well-known manufacturer from Washington, Missouri. With original bottom label. 5. Classical Briar Pipe (Mid 20th century): Dark, smooth-finished wood with an ergonomically curved stem. 6. Classical White Clay Pipe (Late 19th / Early 20th century): Elegant, elongated porcelain pipe. 7. Loose Component (ca. 1890-1930): An antique Y-shaped porcelain moisture trap (sump) for a German system pipe.

Estimate:£125.63

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