Germanic Style Carved Dragon Claw Figural Pipe

Updated August 7, 2026

A tobacco pipe, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The bowl is intricately carved from a meerschaum-type material, depicting a dragon claw surrounded by foliate details, in the style of Germanic or Black Forest work. The piece is fitted with a bent synthetic stem attached by a simple metal ferrule.<br><br>Tobacco Pipe Smoking Meerschaum Figural Grotesque Carved Germanic Black Forest Vintage Antique Tobacciana<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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