Bent Cutty Meerschaum Pipe with Floral Decorations

A stunning bent cutty meerschaum pipe with floral decorations engraved throughout the pipe.

Meerschaum is a material generally known as the "white goddess," and its admirers particularly emphasize its use in classic tobacco pipes.

Meerschaum is composed of hydrated magnesium silicate (scientifically known as sepiolite) found in Turkey and Tanzania.

Its origin is uncertain, but it is believed that calcareous river water eroded the magnesium rocks and deposited the resulting mud. Possible geological changes would have caused the river's course to change, leaving behind alluvial deposits at a depth of between forty and eighty meters, which would then have been pressed into blocks by the pressure exerted by the overlying tectonic masses.

While there are countless legends regarding the birth date of the first pipe made from this particularly light material, it is certain that the first European meerschaum pipes were made in Hungary and imported by aristocrats to Vienna, where a meerschaum processing center developed.

Around 1870, over two hundred companies in the Austrian capital were producing hydrated magnesium silicate pipes, and the term "Vienna Meerschaum" was introduced into pipe literature.

The finest meerschaum used in pipe making is the block-formed meerschaum from Turkey.

The material originally from Tanzania is geologically much younger than the Turkish one and does not yield the same yield, nor does it have the same pure white color as the Turkish one, which is mainly mined in the region surrounding Eskisehir.

For lower-priced pipes, pressed meerschaum is also used, consisting of meerschaum waste held together by pressure and a binder.

The lower quality is bulk meerschaum, which also consists of waste, but contrary to what was previously explained, it is ground into a pulp that, once water, potassium silicate, and potassium salts have been added, is boiled for processing.

Meerschaum pipes in blocks are usually made on a lathe.

First, the blocks are cut to the right size, softened in water, and finally, while still wet, turned and drilled, often with carvings or ornaments.

While in the past, turned or sculpted bowls were dipped in whalebone white, today they are dipped in bleached white wax.

Meerschaum pipes have won over many smokers because they require no breaking-in, are not burned, and allow the tobacco to retain its flavor.

Here we have a Meerschaum pipe with the classic curved cutty shape, large yet very light and balanced.

The Bent Cutty Meerschaum pipe has a deep bowl, excellent for smoking flake tobaccos or aromatic tobaccos.

The pipe's bowl is decorated and carved with a special floral design that becomes even more beautiful with use.

The floral decoration of the Meerschaum pipe is entirely handmade.

Note the long, thin juvenite mouthpiece, marbled amber in color and reinforced with Teflon for a better seal.

Each Meerschaum pipe is unique and one-of-a-kind, and the photos you see depict this exclusive pipe. Once purchased, it will be removed from the catalog.

If you require more detailed photos, we will be happy to send them to you.

The Meerschaum pipe comes with a personalized case for protection and transportation.

1) Width 149 mm

2) Height 61 mm

3) Depth 40 mm

4) Bowl diameter 20 mm

5) Bowl depth 49 mm

Features:

Light amber marbled straw-colored juvelite mouthpiece.

6 mm diameter with Teflon reinforcement, no filter.

Weight: 47 grams.

Shape: Classic curved Cutty.

Finish: Uniform white meerschaum, carved and decorated with flowers.

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