Rare Antique Figural Carved Meerschaum Pipe or Cheroot Holder in Orig. Case: a RHINO French National Guard drawing every eye

drawing every eye

This is another thrilling antique just in from France with recent shipment and it won't last in our store

dated 1838 so 1 year into Victoria's reign

The convex glass in a bit unique

Deep chocolate tortoise shell with only a spot of two of cognac

Rare Antique Figural Carved Meerschaum Pipe or Cheroot Holder in Orig. Case: a RHINO French National Guard drawing every eyeI don't think I've ever seen a rhino carved in one of these old meerschaum pipes, and I have to tell you, I don't think the artisan who carved this one had ever seen one, either. The armored hide looks like a suit of armor on this one, complete with a bow tie styled collar of sorts, but it's still charming a scan be. Tip of his horn is missing, but otherwise the pipe and case are all in fine condition. Some evidence of it having been lighted but not