Description from HiBid
A Douglas Universal's "Vir pipe" model, circa mid-20th century. This piece features a hand-carved genuine block meerschaum bowl in a figural design depicting the head of a bearded man wearing a turban. The pipe has a curved, amber-hued stem with a gold foil label reading "A-FIRST QUALITY GENUINE BLOCK MEERSCHAUM HANDCARVED ESKISEHIR TURKEY." The pipe is housed in its original black, satin-lined fitted case with an interior label for "Douglas Universal's Vir pipe".<br><br>Meerschaum pipe Turkish Eskisehir figural carving tobacciana smoking vintage cased pipe<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.
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