Wild Folk Art Pipe by Richard Wessel, 5th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia
Circa: 1865
Size: 9" (w) x 5" (h)
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An over the top Civil War carved pipe—using the natural form of the root, Wessel carves a recumbent lion, panther, lizard and a snake. Along the body, in relief carved letters, he states, “This / Root was / Found on / the Banks of / the Potomac / Near / Harpers Ferry, This Pipe was / Made By / R. Wessel / A Member / of / the 5 OVI / C.A.”

In addition to the animals, Wessel carves and wax fills an American Flag with the motto, “E. Pluribus Unum.”

Provenance: Norman Flayderman

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Price: SOLD

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