Hand-Carved Civil War-Era Pipe with Grape Leaf Motif

Hand-Carved Civil War-Era Pipe with Grape Leaf Motif - Inventory Number: MIS 314

A finely hand-carved wooden pipe, measuring 10 ½ inches in length, featuring bold high-relief decoration of entwined grape leaves and clusters along the shank. The bowl displays a stippled background for contrast, with clear evidence of period use as the interior is well-charred. The carving exhibits fine detail and depth, with the grapevine motif symbolizing abundance and camaraderie—popular imagery in mid-19th century folk art. Civil War soldiers often carried elaborately carved pipes as personal effects, both practical and expressive, with many examples showing individual artistic skill or purchased from camp sutlers. This example represents a particularly well-executed design with strong visual appeal and excellent preservation of relief carving. Condition: Very good, with darkened patina from use, minor handling wear, and a cleanly charred bowl consistent with authentic 19th-century smoking use. 

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Inventory Number: MIS 314