vintage Kaywoodie Block Meerschaum smoking pipe complete with its original fitted, velvet-lined leather presentation case.
Key Details & Features * Brand & Origin: The gold leaf logo inside the case lid reads "Kaywoodie New York London", representing Kaufmann Bros. & Bondy (KB&B), a historic American pipemaker dating back to 1851. * Material: The stummel (bowl and shank) is carved out of genuine block meerschaum, a rare porous mineral clay highly prized by collectors because it naturally absorbs tobacco tars and slowly turns a rich golden-brown or amber color over years of use. * Design Finish: This specific pipe features a partial rusticated / lattice texture along the underside of the shank and bowl transition, keeping the upper portion smooth. * Estimated Era: Kaywoodie manufactured these dedicated block meerschaum pipes primarily between the 1930s and 1960s. Internally, it likely features Kaywoodie's iconic metal "Drinkless" 4-hole stinger assembly inside the screw-stem tenon.
