A GROUP OF TWO CASED CARVED MEERSCHAUM FIGURAL PIPES, LATE 19TH CENTURY, comprising a William Demuth Co. bent Derby form erotic pipe with carved bowl in the form of a floral blossom with a figure of a nude female on the front, curved amberoid mouthpiece, in shaped cardboard box with light green plus lining, stamped in gilt "WD, C, GENUINE MEERSCHAUM," height: 3 1/2", width: 7 1/4", depth: 1 7/8"; and bent Derby form pipe with carved bowl in the form of a gentleman's hand holding an egg shaped bowl, with lace edged button cuff, curbed amberoid mouthpiece and shaped fitted cardboard case with red plush and satin lining, height: 2 3/4", width: 8 3/8", depth: 1 3/4".

Evidence of moderate use, surface rubbing and wear commensurate with age and use, the cases with fading to the lining and overall wear to the exterior.

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