Bidspirit auction | Vtg Briar Wood Smoking Pipes

Vtg Briar Wood Smoking Pipes & 3 Stands - This collection consists of several wooden smoking pipes and three specialized pipe stands. The grouping includes a novelty pipe stand featuring a brown glazed ceramic squirrel figure mounted on a heart-shaped wooden base. The base is finished with a dark leather covering that includes perimeter stitching. Two additional matching stands are included, each constructed with a rectangular wooden base and cast metal double-pipe holders finished in a brass tone. The pipes show various manufacturer markings. One pipe features a shank stamped with the words OMEGA over PAGLIACCI and includes a silver-toned metal band at the junction. A second pipe shank is stamped with the words IMPORTED BRIAR over ITALY. A third pipe displays a circular silver-toned metal inlay on the stem containing the characters MC. Another pipe shank bears the impressed words GENUINE IMPORTED BRIAR, while a fifth pipe is stamped with the words Imported over Briar. The collection includes a variety of bowl shapes and stem configurations, primarily in billiard and bent styles, crafted from briar wood with visible natural grain.