MISC COLLECTION OF PIPES, BOWLS & CHEROOT HOLDERS: 1) Wonderful, detailed carving in dark brown Meerschaum of a dog or wolf bearing their teeth with a silver connector and amber mouthpiece, Measures 7.75'' l x 3'' h; 2) Cased, very large and very detailed Meerschaum carved dog's head with bow tie collar, signed Koppa - bowl only. Wonderful yellow and brown coloring. Meerschaum has great coloration, in a case with Koppa logo. Measures 5.75'' l x 4.5'' w; 3) Case, small carved skull Meerschaum cheroot holder with amber stem measures 4.75'' l x 1.25'' h. Case has N.P.W. logo and a worn stamp saying ''repaired by''; 4) Cased carved meerschaum skull being held by a cuffed hand/arm - bowl only. Measures 4'' l x 3'' h; 5) Carved Meerschaum skull held by a hand with an amber? mouthpiece measures 6.25'' l x 2'' 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) right ear tip has been broken and noticeably repaired; 2) Bowl shows normal use/wear. Case is has staining inside and shows wear; 3) Meerschaum is medium to dark brown. Noticeable wear in holder and case; 4) Case and bowl show normal wear. Bowl appears to have small chip on cuff; 5) Normal use.