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Lot 442:
Description
An assortment of vintage pipe smoking equipment featuring briar and corn cob pipes. Manufacturers identified through visible markings include Medico with a Medalist Imported Briar model and Dr. Grabow with a De Luxe model. Corn cob pipes are branded Missouri Meerschaum, manufactured in Washington, Missouri. The pipes are displayed on a wooden rack featuring two tiers with circular cutouts for stems and recessed wells for bowls, supported by brass-toned metal rods. The lot includes a Willoughby Taylor pipe mixture tin manufactured by the Bloch Bros. Tobacco Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, which retains its original metal opening key on the base. Also present is a vintage Dr. Grabow Pre-Smoked Pipe cardboard box containing Biltmore branded wrapping paper. A metal Cook’s Pipe Reamer, produced in Ansonia, Connecticut, is included for maintenance.
Wooden rack: 11.25 inches x 6 inches
Pipe reamer: 3.75 inches
Tobacco tin: 7 ounces.
The collection shows signs of significant use and age throughout. Pipe bowls contain heavy carbonization and charring from prior use. The tobacco tin exhibits surface oxidation, minor scratches, and visible rust on the base. The Dr. Grabow cardboard box displays structural wear, significant water staining, and paper loss. The wooden rack shows minor surface wear and dust. The metal pipe reamer has light surface oxidation.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of significant use and age throughout. Pipe bowls contain heavy carbonization and charring from prior use. The tobacco tin exhibits surface oxidation, minor scratches, and visible rust on the base. The Dr. Grabow cardboard box displays structural wear, significant water staining, and paper loss. The wooden rack shows minor surface wear and dust. The metal pipe reamer has light surface oxidation.
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