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Beautiful antique carved meerschaum cigar / cheroot holder featuring an elaborate three-dimensional hunting dog sculpture, an amber-colored mouthpiece, and a fitted antique presentation case.
An unusual collectible smoking accessory with exceptionally detailed carving, depicting a long-haired hunting dog resting among naturalistic decorative elements. The sculptural work includes finely textured fur, expressive facial features, paws, and surrounding Antique cigar / cheroot holder
Material: Meerschaum-style carved material
Design: Three-dimensional hunting dog
Mouthpiece: Translucent amber-colored material
Finish: Naturally aged cream, tan, and brown tones
Case: Antique fitted presentation case with fabric lining
Case marking: Faded historic retailer\'s stamp, apparently reading \"Prag\" and \"Breite Gasse\"
Period: Antique; exact production date unconfirmed
Condition: Previously used, with age-related holder displays attractive age-related coloration and patina, with darker staining around the cigar opening and lighter tones along the body.
The carved dog retains intricate sculptural detail. The mouthpiece has a warm translucent orange appearance with visible internal color variations.
The antique case shows wear to its exterior, fabric lining, edges, and printed retailer\'s marking, consistent with age.
Historical Interest
The faded marking inside the case appears to reference Prag (Prague) and Breite Gasse, suggesting a possible historical connection to a Prague retailer.
The exact maker, manufacturing location, production date, and composition of the mouthpiece have not been independently verified.
The carved material has the appearance of meerschaum, and the mouthpiece resembles amber, but material authenticity has not been laboratory tested.
A distinctive antique collectible for enthusiasts of historic smoking accessories, carved meerschaum, hunting dog imagery, and European craftsmanship.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the carving, surface condition, patina, cigar opening, mouthpiece, case, and historic markings. Photographs form an important part of the description.
Sold in its present antique condition, as pictured.
