(Unsmoked) 1998 Master Carver Eyup Sabri Block Meerschaum Pot Horn Saddle Stem

  
(Unsmoked) 1998 Master Carver Eyup Sabri Block Meerschaum Pot Horn Saddle Stem. In the contemporary world of pipes, it is not often that master meerschaum carvers receive the fame and acclaim of master briar carvers, which is a shame. There are exceptions, however, Eyup Sabri being one of them.

Rightfully considered to have been one of the best meerschaum carvers to have ever lived, Sabri died in 2005, leaving behind a legacy in the collective memory of collectors and admirers, and in the work of his many students in Turkey. If the smoking pipe is to be considered a'functional work of.' it is no less because of people like Sabri than it is because of family Ivarsson, Eltang, or Tokutomi.

It is not a more common figural piece but rather a Pot shape with carving on top side of the bowl. Notice the recognizable spacing in between rim and outer edge, perfect. Form is pure, clean and in balance. It is by all means, an exquisite piece worthy of most valuable collections in the world.

Stem is something to behold as well. Not acrylic, but hand carved white horn. Complex saddle part and wonderful creamy tone.

If you compare it to the Sabri that's already available on our shop, only difference is the maroon acrylic band mounted on stem. Needless to say, extremely rare find.

Something like this can only be seen on antique meerschaums of the late 19th and early 20th century. Year of making and carver's initials are stamped on shank. Personally, I think it'd be a shame to smoke it but imagine the experience? No box or tamper included.

T may vary up or down depending on their system. Pipe length: 14.7 cm. Bowl outer height: 4.9 cm.

Inner bowl depth: 3.9 cm. Bowl inner diameter: 2.1 cm. Bowl outer diameter: 4.2 cm.