Rare Antique Figural Carved Meerschaum Pipe or Cheroot Holder in Orig. Case: a RHINO French National Guard perhaps earlier

Rare Antique Figural Carved Meerschaum Pipe or Cheroot Holder in Orig. Case: a RHINO French National Guard perhaps earlierI don't think I've ever seen a rhino carved in one of these old meerschaum pipes, and I have to tell you, I don't think the artisan who carved this one had ever seen one, either. The armored hide looks like a suit of armor on this one, complete with a bow tie styled collar of sorts, but it's still charming a scan be. Tip of his horn is missing, but otherwise the pipe and case are all in fine condition. Some evidence of it having been lighted but not

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