Austrian Cherry pipe; 1993-2041-1

From

Pahiatua & Districts Museum Society Inc

Name/Title

Austrian Cherry pipe

About this object

Donated by Mrs S Moore

Carved from 2 pieces of cherry branch (with bark left on). Bottom of bowl is stamped Austria, and Real Cherry

The bowl is hollowed out and one end is turned and sanded. There is a hole in the side for the stem to slot in. The stem is a long cherry branch, with bark on. The end that fits in bowl is carved, the other end is turned with an elaborate delicate turned mouthpiece.

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Medium and Materials

wood

Technique

Carpentry

Measurements

8.5cm H (bowl), 5cm dia (bowl), 57cm L

Object Type

Household Accessory

Object number

1993-2041-1

Rights

All rights reserved

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Tags
Austria
cherry
Moore
Pahiatua
pipe

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