I was given this pipe by my father who purchased it in the 60's or 70's I dont know much about the design or who makes them but thought it would be nice to share with some people who are into these.
Good gift from Dad
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Your pipe depicts Bacchus the Greek god of wine. It was likely carved in Turkey.
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That’s great that you got to inherit this. Pretty clearly a Turkish carving of Bacchus but it’d be hard to say who the maker/carver was without stampings or markings. Are there any one the pipe or case?
Edit: I just try to copy Rustie in everything
Edit: I just try to copy Rustie in everything
I cant give you any further help but my guess is the carver’s name starts with a B. My money is on his name being Bradley since it’s a classic Turkish name
or BobI cant give you any further help but my guess is the carver’s name starts with a B. My money is on his name being Bradley since it’s a classic Turkish name
Nice pipe - do you intend to smoke it or leave it as is?
Ill be honest with you, I smoke a little too fast and still have trouble packing my pipe correctly. I need to get the basics down before i mess with this pipe. It has been smoked a decent amount so i doubt i would ruin it.
or Brobs probably that one.
You have it backwards! Meerschaum pipes are in my opinion the most forgiving of all!
Then I guess I'll practice packing it and give it a go!
or Bacchus. 
I also have a Bacchus meer from that time period, a CAO I think. It is the second pipe I ever owned.
I also have a Bacchus meer from that time period, a CAO I think. It is the second pipe I ever owned.
Both pipes appear to be early 70's meers from Turkey. The B would indicate Bacchus as it wasn't until the late 70's with Ismet Beckler that meerschaum carvers began to sign their name or their initials in their pipes. It's hard to say who carved the pipe as many pipes were carved in pipe shops by a variety of carvers from master carvers to apprentices, and then sent out to a variety of gift shops to sell to tourists. The pipes would then be packaged in boxes with the gift shops information on the box, and the ones that came in cases would typically would not have any markings.
