Bekler 1979 Sea Captain Limited Edition Meerschaum Pipe

Bekler 1979 Sea Captain Limited Edition Meerschaum Pipe - Bekler's portrait carving of this sea captain character depicts the harsh realities of the sea. In 1979, Bekler carved a limited edition, and this pipe is numbered 67 out of 100. The sea captain is depicted wearing the day's customary captain's hat. A cigarette hangs from the side of his mouth, and his wrinkled face displays a dimpled chin. The pipe is lightweight and was carved from a top-quality piece of 100% solid block meerschaum. The I. Bekler signature with "CAO" is carved on the side of the shank. A pearlescent brown bent stem has a CAO brass logo dot inset on the side. The flat bottom allows the pipe to securely stand and not topple over. This surface is etched with the words '"79 Sea Captain No. 67 of 100."

This meerschaum pipe was hand-carved from genuine 100% solid block meerschaum, and it was imported directly from central Turkey. After carving the pipe, it was dipped in beeswax to provide a protective coating, which also helps to draw out smoke particles and tar. The pipe will change color over time as it is smoked.

Since each solid block meerschaum pipe we offer is carved by hand, it is a one-of-a-kind piece of art. This unique hand-carved meerschaum pipe is presented in a green leather handmade case with a brass hinge and velvet lining on the interior. The pipe case was custom-made for this specific Bekler meerschaum pipe.

Ismet Bekler was a prolific and popular carver when Mr. Irving Korn discovered him in the early 1970s during one of his trips to Turkey. Around 1977 a company named CAO (who at that time was primarily affiliated with Tinder Box pipe shops) contracted with Bekler to sell all of his carvings to them. CAO wanted to make Bekler a more well-known carver in the US, and it was at this time he began signing his pipes. Since CAO wanted more production and higher quantities of his pipes, Bekler stopped doing all the work himself. Although Bekler still did the basic carving, he let others in his workshop do the sanding, waxing, and fitting the bit to the pipes.

Bekler is known as one of the best carvers in the history of Turkish Meerschaum. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 84.

All dimensions are approximate.

Length: 8.5"
Height: 3.6"
Width: 3.4"
Depth: 2.2"
Bowl Dia.: 0.81"

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