Meerschaum Lined African Pipewood Poker Pipe

Meerschaum Lined African Pipewood Poker Pipe - This medium-sized African meerschaum-lined poker pipe has an angled flat bottom and can sit without toppling over. It is a rusticated black finish. The pipe bowl is lined with solid block African meerschaum. A solid metal fitting screws into the pipe bowl and attaches to a black vulcanite bent saddle stem. The white Kilimanjaro rhinoceros logo is stamped on the side of the saddle stem.

Stamped "Made in Tanganyika M" and "Kilimanjaro 18" on a smooth area on the side of the shank, this is an authentic and rare pipe from Africa.

In 1955, Kenyan businessmen from Nairobi established the Tanganyika Meerschaum Corporation after a meerschaum mine was discovered close to the surface on Mount Kilimanjaro. The meerschaum from this part of East Africa was known to be tougher, less porous, and priced less than Turkish meerschaum. Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged and became known as Tanzania in October of 1964. The company closed soon after.

Although the pipe is over a half century old, it is unsmoked in brand-new, pristine condition. The pipe comes with its original box, which shows minimal wear and tear.

All dimensions are approximate.

Length: 5.4"
Height: 1.8
Width: 1.4"
Bowl Depth: 1.3"
Bowl Dia.: 0.61"

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