Collection of 10 antique French white clay smoking pipe avatars covers - stamped Gambier Paris

SKU: 17058

US$732
A rare collection of white clay pipe "avatar" covers in the form of caricatures all signed by the Parisian house Gambier except for one, which comes from another maker, as stamped. Dating from the start of the twentieth century, these pieces were used to decorate pipes and now serve as fascinating decorative objects of French history. Observe the unique, individual features of the characters as seen in photos, these will surely delight and to infuse personality into any space. 

See similar examples on page 364-5 of Terres de Feu. Amouric, Henri, et al. Terres de Feu, de Lumière et de Songes ...: Dans Le Midi Français, Xe-XXE Siècles. Agglomération Pays d’Aubagne, 2010. 

Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Approx. overall 2¼" high x 3¼" wide x 2" deep
Approx. overall 6cm high x 8cm wide x 5cm deep

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