Turchia Pipa in Schiuma di Mare (Block Meerschaum)...

Meerschaum Block Pipe from the 70s/80s Vintage - Hand-Carved in Turkey - NEW NEVER SMOKED. No engraving or hallmark. Splendid vintage block Meerschaum pipe original, entirely hand-carved. The item is in immaculate condition, except for a crack due to time and years of existence. New Old Stock, never used or smoked. The interior bowl and the airway are perfectly pristine, without any signs of use or discoloration, making it a piece of exceptional interest for collectors and aficionados of slow smoking. The bowl is adorned with a complex and very regular honeycomb perforated geometric lattice work (lattice style), expertly hand-executed, which besides its aesthetic impact guarantees excellent heat dispersion during use. The upper rim of the bowl features elegant stamp-impressed decorations. The curved mouthpiece is made of high-quality acrylic with a warm amber-veined finish. Country: Turkey Finish: Rustic Material: Meerschaum Mouthpiece: Acrylate Model: Curved Filter: No filter Condition: New and never smoked Dimensions (Actual Measurements) * Total length: 14.10 cm / 5.55 inches * Bowl height: 5.60 cm / 2.20 inches * External bowl width: 3.90 cm / 1.54 inches * Bowl interior diameter: 2.00 cm / 0.79 inches * Bowl depth: 3.90 cm / 1.54 inches * Weight: 41 grams Conditions * Status: New, never smoked, from private collection. * Shipping: Careful packaging and protective materials specific for fragile objects. Tracked shipping. * Seller notes: Since this is real block natural Meerschaum, if you decide to smoke it, the piece will color over time, taking on warm amber hues unique to it. The sale is for the pipe only, without case or any additional items. As seen in the photos, there is a crack/separation/opening line due to time and years past, but it is intact and presents as a whole piece with no further breaks or damage, so it is sold in the conditions clearly visible in the attached images—please examine carefully. If you have questions or would like additional close-up photos, please feel free to contact me.

Estimate:$190.49

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