OF POLITICAL/MILITARY INTEREST
Lot 647
Lot 647
OF POLITICAL/MILITARY INTEREST, 1846, A Dumeril Meerschaum pipe, the bowl carved as a caricature of The Duke of Wellington with inset glass eyes, the stem as a serviceman cocking a snook and with carved wood stem, impressed H*M, Dumeril, Leurs ...", 6 1/2" long N.B. The Duke banned smoking from the Army in 1842 and this pipe was commissioned by Benda - Tobacconist & Pipe Importer (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)