“Shamrock” U.S.N. Folk Art Presentation Pipe
Circa 1867 - Height: 3 inches; length: 4 ½ inches
 
A finely carved sailor-made pipe featuring a spread-winged American eagle and inscribed presentation details, executed in bold relief. The bowl is decorated with the name “Shamrock” and the date 1867, while the sides record its presentation between named individuals, likely within a naval context.
 
Objects of this type were often created or commissioned as commemorative gifts among sailors and veterans in the years following the Civil War, functioning as both utilitarian objects and personal mementos. The combination of patriotic imagery and recorded presentation lends the piece particular historical resonance.
 
Condition: Very fine, with expected wear.