Description: Vintage F. R. Rosenstiel pipe in its original case. It is orange meerschaum. It has been smoked, but is still in great condition. Freehand oval stem, single claw, gold spacer. F. R. ROSENSTIEL, BERLIN U.D. LINDEN 48 stamped inside and out of leather case.

History: A Meerschaum pipe is a smoking pipe made from the mineral sepiolite. Meerschaum, German for foam of the sea) is sometimes found floating on the Black Sea and rather suggestive of sea-foam, hence the German origin of the name as well as the French name for the same substance, écume de mer. The first recorded use of meerschaum for making pipes was around 1723 and quickly became prized as the perfect material for providing a cool, dry, flavorful smoke. The porous nature of meerschaum draws moisture and tobacco tar into the stone. Meerschaum became a premium substitute for the clay pipes of the day and remains prized to this day.

Provenance: N/A

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.25 | Height(in) = 3 | Width(in) = 7.5 | Depth(in) = 2.5

Size of Artwork(in): 3 x 7.5 x 2 "

Artist Name: Fr. Rosenstiel

Medium: Meerschaum

Circa: Late 19th Century

Excellent condition. Leather case shows some wear and small scrapes.