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CIRCA 1875
细节
A LARGE AUSTRIAN MEERSCHAUM PIPE
CIRCA 1875
Carved as the head of a lady carrying a porte-monnaie and wrist corsage and original carved ivory and horn stem decorated with the head of a leopard with ruby eyes, and with gilt-metal mounts and amber mouthpiece
28 in. (71 cm.) long overall, head 7½ in. (19 cm.) high
CIRCA 1875
Carved as the head of a lady carrying a porte-monnaie and wrist corsage and original carved ivory and horn stem decorated with the head of a leopard with ruby eyes, and with gilt-metal mounts and amber mouthpiece
28 in. (71 cm.) long overall, head 7½ in. (19 cm.) high
出版
Ben Rapaport, Collecting Antique Meerschaum Pipes, Schiffer 1999, P.74
注意事项
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.