An incredible find for collectors of social history, antiquities, and unique home decor.
This is a rare, curated 4-piece collection of antique turn-of-the-century pipes.
Crucially, every single piece in this set is 100% authentic unsmoked dead stock.
They have sat beautifully preserved for over a century and have never seen tobacco.
The set includes:
The Historic William Gladstone "Home Rule" Clay Pipe (c. 1880s-1890s): A highly collectible Victorian political campaign piece featuring raised molded text celebrating British PM Gladstone during the era of the Irish Home Rule debates.
Completely intact stem.
white kaolin clay tobacco pipe features an incredibly detailed, molded relief design commemorating the 1851 Great Exhibition.
The bowl is beautifully sculpted with an intricate architectural representation of Sir Joseph Paxton’s famous Crystal Palace in London.
The "Oak Leaf & Acorn" Clay Pipe (c. 1860-1910): A classic Victorian relief-molded pipe symbolizing strength and longevity. Pristine off-white condition.
Antique Alpine Hunting "Gesteck" Horn Pipe (c. 1900-1930s): A stunning piece of European mountain folk art. Crafted with a natural ridged chamois/goat horn bowl, an inlaid bone protective rim, a genuine fur-insulated grip sleeve, and a built-in vulcanite/horn finger rest. Includes its immaculate interior liner bowl.
Condition: Antique/Excellent. All three fragile clay pipes feature full-length, unbroken stems which is incredibly rare for items of this age. Minor natural age-shrinking/hairline on the bone rim of the horn pipe, consistent with organic materials over 100 years old.
Perfect for display in a shadow box, a study desk, bookshelf decor, or a historical collection. Will be packaged with extreme care in heavy bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery.
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