This rare antique briar wood pipe features a classic bent-bowl shape with attractive grain and a smooth bone stem, making it a desirable example of early 20th-century smoking accessories. Built into the base of the bowl is an original Stanhope micro-viewer, a miniature optical device containing multiple photographic scenes of Bermuda. These tiny souvenir lenses were popular with travelers and collectors, and examples incorporated into pipes are significantly less common than those found in charms or novelties. The briar bowl shows a warm patina and natural handling wear, while the bone stem retains its period coloration and traditional shaping. The Stanhope lens remains intact, and the Bermuda images are viewable when held to the light. This piece offers strong crossover appeal for collectors of Stanhopes, tobacciana, Bermuda memorabilia, optical miniatures, and vintage briar pipes.
