Mini Meerschaum Lined Churchwarden African Pipe

Mini Meerschaum Lined Churchwarden African Pipe - Referred to as a "Ladies" pipe because of its petite size, this mini churchwarden pipe bowl is lined with genuine solid block Amboseli African meerschaum. The pipe has a dark rusticated finish with a very light sheen. The shank has a solid metal fitting that attaches to the tapered churchwarden stem. Excellent pipe for anyone who wants an extra small bowl.

Stamped "Tanganyika" on the underside of the churchwarden stem, this is an authentic and rare one of a kind pipe from Africa. This model is known as the Ladies Kiko Rough

Although the pipe is over a half century old it is unsmoked in excellent condition. The pipe comes with a velvet black drawstring pouch for storage and protection.

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: 6.8"
Height: 1.2"
Width: 0.83"
Bowl Depth: 0.80"
Bowl Dia.: 0.43"

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