Cigar holder in form of hand holding skull

Made:
1860-1910 in France
maker:
Unknown
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Meerschaum cigar holder in form of skull held and supported by hand, cuff preset on stem, cigar receptacle in top of skull in vase shape, aamberoid mouthpiece, English of French, 1860-1910

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653109
Materials:
holder, meerschaum and mouthpiece, amberoid
Measurements:
overall: 56 mm x 104 mm x 30 mm, .027 kg
type:
cigar holder
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust