6 PC MEERSCHAUM PIPES & CHEROOT HOLDER: 1) Cased carved ladies head Meerschaum Cheroot holder, measures 6'' l x 2.75'' h. Metal connector and amber mouthpiece; 2) Finely detailed ladies head with hair ribbons and earrings, a metal connector and light amber stem. Measures 7.5'' l x 3'' h at bowl; 3) Carved Meerschaum lady with a brimmed hat and amber mouthpiece measures 6.75'' l x 3.5'' H at bowl; 4) Large carved and cased Meerschaum Jester pipe bowl is a bit grotesque. Measures 4'' l x 3'' h. Case has F.J. Kaldenberg logo; 5) Carved Meerschaum grotesque one eyed man's head with great variation in color and an amber stem. Measures 9'' l x 4'' h at bowl. Amber stem; 6) Ornate carved Meerschaum ladies head pipe bowl measures 4.5'' l x 3.25'' h. This collection is from a storage unit - the original owner is unknown. Letters in the unit to and from Dr. Burton Gottfried suggest that some or all of these items may be from his prestigious collection.
CONDITION: 1) Cheroot holder and case show normal use. Meerschaum has deep brown coloration; 2) Flat nose suggest that it was broken and mouthpiece fits loosely. Otherwise, normal use; 3) Normal use; 4) Bowl has normal use. Case is noticeably worn; 5) Great piece - normal wear; 6) Normal use.