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Unread 05-30-2020, 05:35 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by Kevin McCormack View Post
It is almost beyond belief that a quotidian artifact of that era was so beautifully embellished and finished and has remained in such pristine condition for over 250 years. Truly a work of art and, given its provenance, one of the few of its kind justifying the catalog description of "important." Makes me want to smoke a fine imported cigar, just looking at it.
Probably a ceremonial pipe Kevin, only used on special occasions. You better smoke a Gurkha Black Dragon to do it justice. Last I checked they were 1K each.
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