Cigar-holder and tobacco pipe set with case; Central Europe, c. 1900.

Cigar-holder and tobacco pipe set with case; Central Europe, c. 1900.
Seafoam "Meerschaum", silver, leather and velvet.
Presents restoration at the mouth.
Measurements: 14.9 x 5.5 x 2 cm; 10 x 6.5 x 2 cm.
Set consisting of a cigar holder and a tobacco pipe with their corresponding cases. The two pieces present a bowl carved in seafoam, one of them standing out for its figurative design. Throughout history, tobacco has played a significant role in various cultures, not only as a consumer product, but also as a ritual, economic and social symbol. Its introduction into Europe after contact with America marked the beginning of a practice that soon spread globally, influencing everything from aristocratic customs to popular rituals. In this context, objects used for smoking, such as pipes, acquired a relevance that transcended their practical functionality.