Antique Carved Black Forest & Meerschaum Pipe in Case, Etui - Elk, Stag, Antlers watch chain The writing under the photo

The writing under the photo has a clear date of 1880

though the mirror rounds beneath where they'd rest are there and unbroken

I love the Paris apartment habit of leaning paintings against the wall when the walls are full - she's ready

this one is as near pristine as could be hoped for

It also bears the Russian zolotnik "84" marking

Antique Carved Black Forest & Meerschaum Pipe in Case, Etui - Elk, Stag, Antlers watch chain The writing under the photoA spectacular 19th century carved cheroot pipe, meerschaum bowl and hand carved wood stem that is surmounted by the most fabulous bull elk, or large stag deer. Finished with a carved amber mouthpiece, and in the original fitted leather clad case, this one is perfectly preserved just as you see it. It would appear to have never or very rarely ever been used. The carved stag elk is superb. Photos tell all, including measurements. Very good to excellent