Japanese, 19th century, comprising: carved wood pipe with metal end and collar, 7-5/8 in.; carved corkscrew form fitted pipe holder, 8 in.; drawstring attached turtle shell snuff box with carved wood lid and large agate ojime, 2-1/2 x 4-1/4 x 2-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe. Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

pipe with crack and separation along length, some discoloration to metal elements; old chip and loss to back of snuff box