Sold for:
$250
$250
Late 19th/Early 20th century. Large carved meerschaum smoking pipe with figural motif of a young female nude, presumably a sea nymph with arm raised above head between a stylized conch shell and seaweed. Large pipe contained in a fitted leather case, marked on interior with manufacturer's mark for C.P.F., likely Colossal Pipe Factory (which closed in 1910). Approximate height 3.75", length 8".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-03-21
