LOT #57951 |
Sold on Nov 21, 2008 for: Not Sold
Carved Civil War Pipe. Quite large, the diameter of the bowl being 1¼", 2 1/8" high. Entirely hand carved of burl wood and s...
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Description
Carved Civil War Pipe. Quite large, the diameter of the bowl being 1¼", 2 1/8" high. Entirely hand carved of burl wood and shows signs of having been heavily smoked. Carved in deep ¼" letters across the front at the top "Antietam" and beneath that incise carved "Fair Oaks". Panel on the right side that terminates in a scroll incise carved "White Oak Swamp July 2th (sic)" and a similar panel on the left "Fredericksburg. All incise carving highlighted with dark back ground, probably ink. Perfect untouched condition. One of the favorite pastimes of Civil War soldiers north and south any of these highly carved pipes are quite rare and highly desirable.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
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