Meerschaum Pipe

Meerschaum is a very rare mineral, a kind of hard white clay.

Light and porous structure of the pipe keeps the smoke cool and soft.

The pipe itself is a natural filter which absorbs the nicotine.

Because of this peculiarity, meerschaum pipes slowly change their colors to

different tones of gold and dark brown.

This adds an esthetic enjoyment to its great smoking pleasure.

The longer a pipe is smoked the more valuable it becomes due to the color change.

Today many old and rare meerschaums have found a permanent place in museums

 and private collections.

I think this might be known as a 'Calabash Pipe"

Please note that the case is in a fair condition and shows wear