Pipe Made from carved fruitwood and glass. The bowl is richly carved with a couple in love: the gentleman is a soldier and the lady, a civilian, is seated in front of him. On the back of the bowl, the same couple is depicted, with the gentleman presenting the lady with a bouquet of flowers. Surrounding these two figures are curious soldiers, flanked by various animals and lush vegetation. The stem is equally richly decorated, featuring a man covering his nakedness (presumably Adam), vegetation, animals including a deer’s head, snakes and lizards. The eyes are made of sulphide. Late 19th century L. 65 cm Spout added and putty used to secure the pipe to the bowl From the sale: ‘The Wonderful World of Patrick Diant’, 21 and 22 November 2013, Ferri Auction House, lot 472, expert Mr Houzé Also featured in the sale of 4 April 2018, Ferri auction house, lot 218, expert Mr Houzé