Description
Picture says a thousand words. Other than what you see, it came from Beijing, and is dated 1930, according to a piece of paper that accompanies it.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Believed to be silver
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
approx 6 inch tall
Date Period
1930
History
Sent home by US Navy Captain, during his travels. Prior to that, unknown
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Re: Opium Pipe
This item appears to be a1920-1930 Paktong Chinese Water Pipe. They were made around this time period, and you would be correct with it coming from Beijing. Paktong is a metal alloy made of Nickel, Zinc, and Copper. These are often called opium pipes, however these were used for tobacco. Supposedly some are late 19th century, this one wouldn't be though.