Antique Echt Bernstein Block Meerschaum Pipe with dragon claw, amber stem, fitted case, used

$380.00
Antique German Echt Bernstein Meerschaum pipe carved with a dragon claw, threaded amber stem in fitted case. Pipe is 5" long. Echt Bernstein is commonly mistaken for a person’s name, but in reality, it translates to “Real Amber” in German. These pipes are highly regarded for their exceptional craftsmanship and collectible value, given the scarcity of intact amber meerschaum pipes due to amber’s delicate nature. This exquisite pipe comes with its original case and remains in very good condition overall. I am not a pipe dealer so if you need more info please ask. I bought this years ago at auction because of the beautiful claw and my grandfather used to smoke from meerschaums.

Meerschaum is a very rare mineral, a kind of hard white clay. Light and porous structure of the pipe keeps the smoke cool and soft. The pipe itself is a natural filter which absorbs the nicotine. Meerschaum is the most flavorful and beautiful pipe you can own.
Because of this peculiarity, meerschaum pipes slowly change their colors to different tones of gold and dark brown. This adds an esthetic enjoyment to its great smoking pleasure. The longer a pipe is smoked the more valuable it becomes due to the color change. Today many old and rare meerschaums have found a permanent place in museums and private collections.

Pipes are made of high quality Eskisehir Meerschaum which is very well known by experts. Unlike briar, meerschaum does not burn. Meerschaum pipes do not need pre-smoking to have a good quality performance. You can get perfect satisfaction with the very first smoking. Unlike a briar pipe, which must be dried after each smoke, the meerschaum can be smoked many times a day because of its absorbing qualities. Every pipe comes in a completely custom fitted case. All mouthpieces and pipe-cases are handmade individually after the production of the pipes. Each pipe is a hand crafted art of the masters.

I use standard industry quality descriptions for vintage and antique items but if you have questions please just ask.

Most of my items come out of estates on Martha's Vineyard and some from other places in New England. I try to do a lot of research and give good descriptions but I am not an expert in everything so please ask questions or if you know something about a piece and are willing to add your input into my listings please contact me!


Returns are welcome if item is not as described, refund for item cost only minus the cost of shipping. I take very detailed photos and give good descriptions. Please see all pics and enlarge to see details. Ask me any questions before purchasing.
Antique German Echt Bernstein Meerschaum pipe carved with a dragon claw, threaded amber stem in fitted case. Pipe is 5" long. Echt Bernstein is commonly mistaken for a person’s name, but in reality, it translates to “Real Amber” in German. These pipes are highly regarded for their exceptional craftsmanship and collectible value, given the scarcity of intact amber meerschaum pipes due to amber’s delicate nature. This exquisite pipe comes with its original case and remains in very good condition overall. I am not a pipe dealer so if you need more info please ask. I bought this years ago at auction because of the beautiful claw and my grandfather used to smoke from meerschaums.

Meerschaum is a very rare mineral, a kind of hard white clay. Light and porous structure of the pipe keeps the smoke cool and soft. The pipe itself is a natural filter which absorbs the nicotine. Meerschaum is the most flavorful and beautiful pipe you can own.
Because of this peculiarity, meerschaum pipes slowly change their colors to different tones of gold and dark brown. This adds an esthetic enjoyment to its great smoking pleasure. The longer a pipe is smoked the more valuable it becomes due to the color change. Today many old and rare meerschaums have found a permanent place in museums and private collections.

Pipes are made of high quality Eskisehir Meerschaum which is very well known by experts. Unlike briar, meerschaum does not burn. Meerschaum pipes do not need pre-smoking to have a good quality performance. You can get perfect satisfaction with the very first smoking. Unlike a briar pipe, which must be dried after each smoke, the meerschaum can be smoked many times a day because of its absorbing qualities. Every pipe comes in a completely custom fitted case. All mouthpieces and pipe-cases are handmade individually after the production of the pipes. Each pipe is a hand crafted art of the masters.

I use standard industry quality descriptions for vintage and antique items but if you have questions please just ask.

Most of my items come out of estates on Martha's Vineyard and some from other places in New England. I try to do a lot of research and give good descriptions but I am not an expert in everything so please ask questions or if you know something about a piece and are willing to add your input into my listings please contact me!


Returns are welcome if item is not as described, refund for item cost only minus the cost of shipping. I take very detailed photos and give good descriptions. Please see all pics and enlarge to see details. Ask me any questions before purchasing.