Pipe case

A carved hardwood case for a clay pipe. It is carved as a mermaid, the head with long curling hair merging with the twisted fish tail. Below the tail, the case is carved with flowes, shells and foliage, ending in a metal mouthpiece.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0456.1
Type: Pipe case
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm x 260 mm x 33 mm
Parts: Pipe case