{"product_id":"victorian-carved-meerschaum-ladys-head-pipe-amber-bakelite-stem","title":"Victorian Carved Lady's Head Figurine Antique Collectible with Amber Bakelite Stem","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful antique Victorian carved meerschaum pipe, the bowl exquisitely modelled as a \u003cstrong\u003elady's head\u003c\/strong\u003e with her hair elegantly pinned up and a serene, refined expression — a classic subject for the finest Victorian meerschaum carvers. The meerschaum has developed a rich, deep \u003cstrong\u003ewarm honey patina\u003c\/strong\u003e through years of use, the hallmark of a well-smoked and lovingly kept pipe, and one of the most desirable qualities for collectors of antique meerschaum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeerschaum (from the German for 'sea foam') is a rare, soft white mineral found primarily in Turkey, prized for centuries for its ability to absorb tobacco oils and gradually colour from white through cream to deep amber and brown — each pipe developing its own unique patina over time. The finest Victorian meerschaum pipes were carved by skilled craftsmen and are now highly collectible as both smoking antiques and works of miniature sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pipe retains its original \u003cstrong\u003eamber stem\u003c\/strong\u003e, which remains firmly attached and in very good condition. The carved bowl is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks, and the honey colouring is even and attractive throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meerschaum bowl; amber stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady's head — hair up, serene expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm honey throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good — no chips or cracks; amber stem intact and attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meerschaum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402787692876,"sku":null,"price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/8726\/2284\/files\/0cb2f017-il_fullxfull.7175832482_lf50.jpg?v=1777401590","url":"https:\/\/bshivedesign.co.uk\/products\/victorian-carved-meerschaum-ladys-head-pipe-amber-bakelite-stem","provider":"BsHiveDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}