250 - 19 Sandor and Guardsman Briar and Carved Meerschaum Tobacco Pipes With Rack

19 Sandor and Guardsman Briar and Carved Meerschaum Tobacco Pipes With Rack 19 estate tobacco smoking pipes accompanied by a two-tier wooden pipe rack. The assortment includes various traditional shapes such as Billiard, Dublin, and freehand forms. Most pieces are constructed from briar wood with vulcanite or plastic stems in black and brown tones. A primary highlight is a meerschaum pipe bowl intricately carved in the form of a bearded man wearing a headpiece, featuring a cream-colored stem. One briar pipe is marked on the shank MEDIC Guardsman IMPORTED BRIAR and features a silver-plated G on the stem. Another freehand-style pipe is marked with an incised signature on the shank reading Sandor. The wooden rack features two tiers with circular cutouts and scalloped rests to accommodate the collection. Pipe rack: 9 1/2" H x 9" W x 5" D. 10B CONDITION: Condition varies significantly across the collection. One dark-stained briar pipe bowl features a large irregular crack through the side and bottom. Several pipe bowls are missing their corresponding stems. Multiple stems exhibit heavy oxidation, discoloration, and tooth chatter at the mouthpieces. One carved wood bowl shows significant surface loss, charring, and heat damage to the rim. The wooden rack shows scattered scuffs and wear to the finish along the edges. 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.