Bidspirit auction | A Wooden Carousel Pipe Rack

A Wooden Carousel Pipe Rack and Collection of Smoking Pipes - A wooden carousel-style pipe rack constructed from turned timber with a light brown finish, featuring three baluster supports and a circular upper tray with six carved rests. The rack is decorated with a hand-painted floral motif to the base, consisting of a red blossom with green foliage, surrounded by black scrollwork patterns. Included is an assortment of smoking pipes in various forms, including bent and straight stems. The collection features smooth wood finishes and one rusticated black bowl. The pipes are fitted with black mouthpieces, several of which show characteristic signs of use including tooth marks and oxidation. The rack base is circular with a recessed centre, and the upper tray edge is finished with a continuous incised scalloped border. Height: 16.5 cm.