Description: Original Shoe by Ismet Bekler Meerschaum Pipe in Velvet Chest Original Shoe by Ismet Bekler Meerschaum Pipe in Velvet Chest - Ismet Bekler Carved Pipes are carved from the Best 100% Solid Block Meerschaum This Ismet Bekler pipe was carved in the early 1970’s before Bekler was signing his pipes. The stem is made from an original special Amberoid material used on authentic Bekler pipes during those early years. Many pipe collectors believe that a true pre 1980’s un-signed Bekler pipe in many cases is actually more valuable than post 1980 pipes due in part to their rarity and difficulty in finding any for sale. The pipe includes a certified signature card from Irving Korn, the original importer, stating that this pipe is a Certified Ismet Bekler Carved Pipe from the early 1970’s. It comes in a Velvet Chest. Ismet Bekler was a prolific and popular carver when Mr. Irving Korn discovered him in the early 1970’s during one of his trips to Turkey. Bekler is known as one of the best carvers in the history of Turkish Meerschaum. In 1980 a company named CAO (who at that time was primarily affiliated with Tinder Box pipe shops) contracted with Bekler to sell all of his carvings to them. CAO wanted to make Bekler a more well-known carver in the US and it was at this time he began signing his pipes. Since CAO wanted more production and higher quantities of his pipes Bekler stopped doing all the work himself. Although Bekler still did the basic carving he let others in his workshop do the sanding, waxing and fitting the bit to the pipes. All dimensions are approximate Length: 6.5" Height: 2.3" Width: 1.2" Depth: 1.7" Bowl Dia.: 0.78" Shop more items in our eBay Store! Welcome to Royal Meerschaum's eBay Store! Royal Meerschaum is owned and operated by the Korn family, who have been importing Hand Carved Meerschaum Pipe directly from Turkey for over forty years. Members of the Korn family are considered pioneers of importing Meerschaum Pipes. To make your purchase as simple and easy as possible, please refer to the store policies listed below. After winning an item in auction or completing a Buy It Now purchase, you have two check-out options: Check-Out Now! Click the Pay Now button at the top of this listing to immediately proceed with our checkout and payment process. Please note that the Pay Now button is ONLY available after winning an auction or completing a Buy It Now purchase. Check-Out Later If you do not choose to Check-Out now, you will be notified by eBay via e-mail that you are the winning bidder. There is no need to contact us to arrange payment. We will automatically send you an e-mail within three hours of an auction closing. Our message will contain a link to our simple and secure checkout system, where you will be able to quickly and conveniently pay for your purchase. You may also continue purchasing additional items from our auctions or eBay store. You have 1 day from the end of the first purchase (as long as your first item hasn't shipped) to add additional items to your order for a COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT. Make sure all of your auctions have ended prior to checking out. All of your purchases will be consolidated into one checkout! Payment We accept the following forms of payment. PayPal Sales Tax For shipments to California addresses, we are required by State law to collect 8% Sales Tax. Shipping Item location: San Marcos, California, United States Customer Service Returns: 14 day item exchange only, buyer pays return shipping. IK914310
Price: 349.99 USD
Location: San Marcos, California
End Time: 2024-02-25T05:42:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
