Not currently on display at the V&A

Pipe Stem

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pipe stem, formed of two kinds of horn with elastic tubing. The middle piece, which is buck horn, is partly carved into the likeness of a man.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Horn, carved
Brief description
Horn; German; 19th c.
Physical description
Pipe stem, formed of two kinds of horn with elastic tubing. The middle piece, which is buck horn, is partly carved into the likeness of a man.
Dimensions
  • Length: 27.9cm
Credit line
Given by A. Pickert
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1872 by A. Pickert.
Collection
Accession number
1244-1872

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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