Meerschaum cigarette holder and case

Made:
1871-1910 in England
maker:
Unknown

Meerschaum cigarette holder enclosed in hinged leatherette case, albarello shaped receptacle for cigarette, fits into powder horn shaped stem, thought to be English, 1871-1910

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A44711
Materials:
meerschaum, joint bowl, silver, case, leatherette, case, wood, case, velvet and case, silk, lining
Measurements:
length 76 mm
height 42 mm
maximum: diameter 20 mm
case: length 58 mm
case: width 117 mm
case: height 27 mm
type:
cigarette holder
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)