238 - Ismet Bekler Carved Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe and Box, Unsmoked

Ismet Bekler Carved Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe and Box, Unsmoked Ismet Bekler carved block meerschaum tobacco pipe. The bowl and shank feature a deeply carved lattice and foliate relief pattern. It is fitted with a bent, swirling orange acrylic stem and a matching orange ferrule. The shank is signed with incised characters reading I. Bekler. The pipe is accompanied by its original red velvet presentation box with a gold-tone latch and crushed yellow velvet lining. The exterior of the box is stamped in gold foil with a diamond-shaped logo containing the letters CAO and the name I. Bekler in script. A white adhesive label on the side of the box reads Bekler Meerschaum Made in Turkey. 3" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" 20C CONDITION: The pipe appears in excellent, unused condition. The interior of the bowl is clean white with no evidence of charring or residue. The acrylic stem and ferrule are free of tooth marks or surface scratches. The velvet box shows no significant wear to the exterior fabric or interior lining; the latch is functional and retains its gold-tone finish. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.