President Roosevelt’s personally-owned and -used smooth bowl meerschaum pipe with a .75″ diameter opening, measuring 4.5″ long, from his time at Harvard University. The pipe features a sterling silver mouthpiece collar and translucent brown plastic mouthpiece, which is loose. Pipe shows signs of use and includes a form-fitting case lined with plush green cloth. Pipe originates from the estate of Secret Service agent Charles W. Fredericks, by bequest of Eleanor Roosevelt. Fredericks served as FDR’s bodyguard from 1942 until the president’s death in 1945. A fascinating glimpse into the lifestyle of FDR—an inveterate smoker from his college years through to the end of his days. RR Auction COA.
