ANIMALS	CLASSICS	CLAW
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NUDES	PORTRAITS	PRE-COLORED
RED DELUXE

Meerschaum, as you may discover, has a very elusive definition across the internet.  Some websites believe that meerschaum is uncovered at the bottom of the ocean, others claim that it is formed by fossilized sea creatures, while another suggests that it is found floating on the surface of the ocean.  The truth about meerschaum is that it is a combination of all these processes of nature.  Meerschaum is born through an extraction process that requires miners to uncover the malleable stone from the sea bed covered with red clay.  Through artistic transformation, meerschaum is unearthed, cleaned, and given life in the form of various collectible items including eggs, statues, miniatures, jewelry and our current specialty, tobacco pipes. Collectors of this rare and diminishing gift of the earth find that there is a quality indescribable through words alone.  Meerschaum is a treasure that can only be experienced.  Due to its natural porous composure, meerschaum acts as its own filter removing harmful elements of tobacco such as tar.  Pipe collectors cherish this wonderful trait among its other noticeable qualities.  Meerschaum, as we mentioned, is able to be customized so that each purchase is completely unique.  We display our proudest pieces for the world to enjoy daily, hosting nearly 300 or more pipes at any given time.  In order to increase your collection and keep a handle on your savings, we also offer pipes at unbelievably low prices.  How can we do this?  We have a direct relationship with the carvers. Most pipe suppliers in the United States are required to go through a middle man due to the overwhelming popularity of meerschaum stone.  In Turkey, carvers must quickly acquire the rare, precious material - limiting its availability and making it almost exclusive.  We established a connection with carvers in Turkey almost 25 years ago, of which we have been importing and exporting products ever since.  Our current owner was born in Turkey and has been selling indigenous goods ever since he came to America in 1974.   With such a comfortable business running for nearly 25 years we have finally brought these masterpieces of the tobacco trade to the internet.  We know you will enjoy our items – so sure, in fact – that we offer a money back guarantee on every order.  Thank you for choosing AAA Meerschaum.