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An extraordinary, massive 13-inch vintage Turkish block meerschaum reading pipe (Churchwarden style) featuring a masterfully hand-carved portrait of a bearded Sultan in an ornate turban. Designed with a rare 3-piece modular/sectional assembly, the pipe breaks down into three distinct carved sections linked with clean threaded tenons. Comes complete in its massive, original 14-inch custom-fitted velvet-lined hardshell case.
KEY FEATURES:
3-Piece Modular Build: Comprises the main carved Sultan bowl section, a central carved extension tube, and an end-collar housing the swirling amber-tone acrylic bent stem.
Extraordinary Scale: Measures an impressive 13 inches total length when assembled.
Masterful Relief Carving: Deep, crisp detail on the facial structure, sweeping beard, turban, and matching geometric/floral relief collars along all three sections.
Custom Fitted Case: Includes its original 14" leatherette hardshell case with brass latch and plush velvet lining.
CONDITION REPORT (PLEASE READ):
In exceptional, pristine vintage condition. Unsmoked bowl interior showing zero charring or cake layer. Threaded plastic tenons are intact, screwing together smoothly and snugly. Meerschaum displays light natural age coloration and wax patina from handling/storage. The 14" custom case functions properly with a secure latch, but does have some leatherette shrinking pulling back. Please review all high-resolution close-up photos for exact details and condition.
Brand: Unbranded / Artisanal Turkish
Body/Shank Material: Solid Block Meerschaum
Stem Material: Amber-Tone Swirled Acrylic / Resin
Shape/Style: 3-Piece Sectional Modular Churchwarden / Reading Pipe
Subject: Bearded Sultan / Ottoman Bust in Decorative Turban
Total Pipe Length: 13 Inches
Case Dimensions: 14 Inches
Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey
Era: Vintage (Mid-to-Late 20th Century)
Features: 3-Piece Screw-Tenon Assembly, Unsmoked Bowl, Matching Carved Relief Collars, Custom Fitted Velvet-Lined Hardshell Case
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