Superb Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Cheroot Holder Pipe, Figural w Man and Woman, Signed by Artist 1800-1820s The spine and end pages

The spine and end pages are good

Greatly enlarged photo shows there is a tiny pin-point flake to the red shawl or robe at her shoulder which shows as a tiny white dot

no dents damage or repairs to note

missing the perfume and other sewing items

so local delivery is possible for a fee

Superb Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Cheroot Holder Pipe, Figural w Man and Woman, Signed by Artist 1800-1820s The spine and end pagesExcellent example of the artistry of 19th century carvers, and bears signature of its carver, this German or Swiss made Black Forest pipe is without damage, has been kept in pristine form and never used (no teeth marks on mouthpiece and no evidence of tobacco stain within. The tiny couple sit together in an Alpine setting. He is missing one hand, and not another chip nor other loss to either figure. Found in France. Beautifully carved, you'll find