Meerschaum Smoking Pipe (No Stem) Depicting Man with Hat & Cravat No. 356110

Meerschaum Smoking Pipe (No Stem) Depicting Man with Hat & Cravat No. 356110 Hand carved Very nice pre-owned condition, appears to be unused 2.75" high x 3" wide x 2" A meerschaum pipe is a smoking pipe made from the mineral sepiolite, also known as meerschaum. The first recorded use of meerschaum for making pipes was around 1723. It quickly became prized as the perfect material for providing a cool, dry, flavorful smoke. Because of the porous nature of meerschaum moisture and tobacco tar are drawn deep into the stone. Meerschaum became a premium substitute for the clay pipes of the day and remains prized to this day, although since the mid-1800s briar pipes have become the most common pipes for smoking. If you’re new to Poshmark - Welcome! Use our sign-up code PROJECTRELOVE to get $15 off your first purchase. S#1005