A Meerschaum 'Cutty' With Original Plug!

[condorlover1]

Here is something you don't see very often - acomplete 1880s meerschaum 'cutty' with its original drainer that sits at the bottom of the bowl to prevent the stem getting blocked. I think I have seen one other in the last thirty odd years. They were often lost or replaced with a silver button or small coin. This one is from the well known Austrian carver and again has a case in excellent condition. Enjoy!

 

[xrundog]

That's a beauty!

 

[pitchfork]

That is a fantastic cutty, Simon. Even in the context of your collection. I think I may have seen a plug the other day --- somewhere -- and I think the seller had it turned upside down in the bowl, like some kind of ill-fitting, too-small cap. I wonder now if it wasn't a similar plug. Very cool! Who's the maker?

 

[xrundog]

Maker looks like Ludwig Hartmann.

 

[woodsroad]

Great find, Simon! Cool ruler, too.

 

[condorlover1]

Tim you are right it is indeed a Ludwig Hartmann - glad you enjoyed it!

 

[fishingandpipes]

Very nice - that thing is a honker!

 

[ivapewithfire]

Simon, does the last picture show with the button inserted?
It looks like it, but was just wondering.

 

[condorlover1]

It has the 'plug' inserted as you correctly state.

 

[tbradsim1]

Lost treasure eh Simon.

 

[condorlover1]

Yep it's an interesting addition to my 'cutty' family.

 

[redbeard]

Wow, that is amazing! Very cool addition to your collection if I may say so. I never knew about a plug in any pipe. Very cool!

 

[weezell]

The "Cutty" Gods smile on you for that one Brother...

 

[desertpipe]

Spectacular....

I do not remember ever seeing an original plug, thanks for the look at a great pipe.