Townsman Apple African Block Meerschaum Pipe

Townsman Apple African Block Meerschaum Pipe - Townsman apple bowl style pipe is pre-colored with a dark brown smooth rim fading into the yellow finish these pipes are known for. The pipe is model number 4 and made of genuine Amboseli block meerschaum. It is carved with indentations in the shape of leaves all around the bowl and shank and polished to a glossy finish. A solid metal fitting is in the shank and attaches to a straight tapered vulcanite stem. The Kiko elephant logo is stamped in white on the long straight black stem. The pipe comes with a protective chamois drawstring pouch.

Stamped "Genuine Block Meerschaum" with the model number 4 on the underside of the shank and "Tanganyika" on the stem, this is an authentic block meerschaum pipe from Africa.

Although the pipe is over a half century old it is unsmoked in excellent condition. The pipe comes with its original box which does show a bit of wear and tear. It also includes an original small booklet telling a history of meerschaum with a description and pictures of the different pipe styles.

In 1955 Kenyan businessmen from Nairobi established the Tanganyika Meerschaum Corporation after a meerschaum mine was discovered close to the surface on Mount Kilimanjaro. Another mine was soon discovered near Lake Amboseli. The meerschaum from this part of East Africa was known to be tougher, less porous and priced less than Turkish meerschaum. Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged and became known as Tanzania in October of 1964. The company closed soon after.

All dimensions are approximate.

Length: 5.5"
Height: 1.5"
Width: 1.4"
Bowl Depth: 1.2"
Bowl Dia.: 0.70"

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