Meerschaum Pipe Carved With The Likeness Of A Turbaned Sultan. Meerschaum Is A Type Of White Clay. It has a porous structure that helps keep the pipe cool, and acts a natural filter which absorbs the nicotine. As a result, meerschaum pipes slowly change color to different tones of brown, which in turn enhances their value. Circa 1920. Size: 6.875" L x 2.625" H;outside diameter of bowl: 1.375"
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