Vintage Memento Mori Skull Pipe with Cast Iron Hand Tray coin pouch The roof-raising system and hatch

The roof-raising system and hatch sometimes lift unevenly

Exhibits moderate signs of wear including fading from sun exposure

The Kupferle Foundry Co

Built around a welded and bolted steel frame

The composition suggests use in a nursery

Vintage Memento Mori Skull Pipe with Cast Iron Hand Tray coin pouch The roof-raising system and hatchCarved figural pipe depicting a skull cradled in an outstretched hand, paired with a matching sculpted hand tray. Executed in stained wood with deep relief carving, the skull shows pronounced facial detailing and expressive wear, while the hand tray is modeled with naturalistic anatomy and shallow cupping to receive ash or the pipe itself. Shows surface wear, darkening, and handling marks throughout consistent with age and use. The pipe bowl exhibits