Rare Antique Figural Carved Meerschaum Pipe or Cheroot Holder in Orig. Case: a RHINO French National Guard A treasure of a box

A treasure of a box

made of sterling silver that has an 18k gold lining (vermeil)

drawing every eye

no fuzziness to the crisp detail

The boar bristled brushes appear to have never been used (we sanitized them anyway)

Rare Antique Figural Carved Meerschaum Pipe or Cheroot Holder in Orig. Case: a RHINO French National Guard A treasure of a boxI don't think I've ever seen a rhino carved in one of these old meerschaum pipes, and I have to tell you, I don't think the artisan who carved this one had ever seen one, either. The armored hide looks like a suit of armor on this one, complete with a bow tie styled collar of sorts, but it's still charming a scan be. Tip of his horn is missing, but otherwise the pipe and case are all in fine condition. Some evidence of it having been lighted but not