19th Century Erotic Meerschaum Pipe & Cheroot Holders of Woman in Bed

£1,395.00

Rare late 19th Century erotic Meerschaum Pipe in the form of a woman laying in a bed decorated diorama case, with her legs forming two Cheroot Holders.

C. 1880.

Austrian.

Exquisitely modelled & beautifully detailed, with lovely period charm & style.

The pipes leather covered & hinged cardboard case forms the shape of the bed, with dark red satin & velvet coverings, with lace trims.

The Meerschaum female body shaped pipe has an Amber mouthpiece, and the Meerschaum Cheroot Holders are shaped as legs with Amber boots.

Very good period condition. All complete. Some signs of age to the lace behind the body, and general wear to the case.

Displays very attractively.

As well as a rare Tobacciana collectible, the piece also evokes an atmosphere of an anatomical wax figure in the style of an erotic Anatomical Venus, or anatomical ivory miniature. It would therefore also display well as part of a Cabinet of Curiosities group.

Case length when open: 36 cm / closed: 19 cm x W: 6 cm x H: 5.5 cm. Pipe length: 11 cm / Legs: 8 cm.

Rare late 19th Century erotic Meerschaum Pipe in the form of a woman laying in a bed decorated diorama case, with her legs forming two Cheroot Holders.

C. 1880.

Austrian.

Exquisitely modelled & beautifully detailed, with lovely period charm & style.

The pipes leather covered & hinged cardboard case forms the shape of the bed, with dark red satin & velvet coverings, with lace trims.

The Meerschaum female body shaped pipe has an Amber mouthpiece, and the Meerschaum Cheroot Holders are shaped as legs with Amber boots.

Very good period condition. All complete. Some signs of age to the lace behind the body, and general wear to the case.

Displays very attractively.

As well as a rare Tobacciana collectible, the piece also evokes an atmosphere of an anatomical wax figure in the style of an erotic Anatomical Venus, or anatomical ivory miniature. It would therefore also display well as part of a Cabinet of Curiosities group.

Case length when open: 36 cm / closed: 19 cm x W: 6 cm x H: 5.5 cm. Pipe length: 11 cm / Legs: 8 cm.

SHIPPING:

Purchase price does not include shipping. All items are shipped fully insured from our London SE18 address. Or collection is possible most days by appointment.

We will package small to medium items for shipping, or box or wrap larger items sent by courier, at no charge. If a larger item requires to be sent in a crate that will be part of the shipping cost. 

Customer to pay for shipping / courier & insurance after purchase - cost depends on item and destination. 

The customer will also have to pay any import taxes & duties directly to the authority depending on the destination countries policy. 

Small to medium items that aren't fragile can be sent via Fedex to UK, EU and Rest of World. We would recommend sending any larger fragile or large items by courier vans to UK addresses. We have also used reliable and affordable couriers for such items to West & Central EU. Large and fragile items can also be sent crated via shipping companies.

We can offer advice and a close estimated quote in advance of purchase, and advise on the most cost effective but safe options..

We can also advise on import VAT charges to the EU (antiques and works of art over 100 years old are charged at a lower % tax to EU countries, usually around 5.5%). 

As of late 2025 the USA now charges a 10% tarif, despite antiques of over 100 years old having zero tarif-line duty. Tarifs will also vary depending on an items country of manufacture. There may also be a US customs processing & clearance fee. We will work with you to provide the correct commodity code and paperwork to minimise any such tarif/fees as much as possible.

Most items are antique and fragile and some wear should be expected. Condition will be accurately reported in item descriptions 

Items are honestly & accurately described with clear photos. All sales are final, with no returns (unless misrepresented in the listing - any issues to be confirmed within one week of delivery).

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