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Ornate hand-carved Meerschaum pipe with a pair of diamonds circa 1880s

$ 792

Availability: 82 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: Excellent condition
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands

    Description

    Ornate
    hand-carved
    Meerschaum
    pipe
    circa
    1880s features
    a pair of
    round diamonds (approx. 3mm dia.) set in each eye. The 3" stem is made from amber.
    Hand carved by
    Isadore Bloom who was a
    diamond cutter and jewelry designer for the king and queen of The Netherlands in the late 1800s. Isadore, originally from Portugal, moved to Holland before settling in New York City where he continued his jewelry craft as a diamond cutter.
    Overall Dimensions: 7.25" L x 4" W
    Carved Head
    Dimensions
    :
    3.5" L x 2.25" W
    Stem length: 3" x 0.5"
    Pipe opening: Approximately 22mm dia.; 0.875" diameter
    Pipe Weight: 2.3 oz.
    2 Round Diamonds: Approx.
    0.125
    CT
    each;
    0.25
    CT
    TW