Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Tobacco Pipes

A Collection of Tobacco Pipes and a Wall-Mounted Wooden Pipe Rack with Dutch Inscription - A wall-mounted tobacco pipe rack and a collection of several smoking pipes. The rack is constructed from a rough-hewn wooden board and features brass-toned metal clips for securing the pipes. A vertical brass plaque is attached to the front, featuring the Dutch inscription 't Is geen man. Die niet rooken kan. which translates to He is no man who cannot smoke. The rack is fitted with two metal keyhole brackets on the reverse for wall mounting purposes. The collection of pipes includes various forms, including straight and curved stems. Materials comprise wood, likely briar, and examples featuring metal stems. The wooden pipes exhibit a variety of finishes, including a glossy deep red, a smooth natural grain, and a textured sandblasted surface. Several pipes feature metal bands or ferrules.