The pipe detailed L & Co, the hinge lidded case detailed A.Barrett & Sons, Piccadilly, otherwise apparently unmarked, fitted with a suspension ring and engraved H.G 1900 to the hinged lid
Estimate: | £40 - £60 |
Hammer price: | £110 |
Provenance: Shakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/bellmans-2
Condition report; The case has no hallmarks, it is only marked with the Retailer's details within the hinged lid, the exterior of the case has a few small surface marks, a dent along the side and a few shallow dents to the hinged front where the inscription is. In the absence of marks, it is being offered as plated.
The pipe; a few teeth marks at the mouthpiece end, it is marked L & Co, length of pipe 11cm