Pijp c. 1842 - 1898

This is a silver pipe and pipe box made by B. Dellemijn, who passed away in 1917. The pipe, a common object, was often associated with leisure, contemplation, and social rituals. During Dellemijn's time, smoking was a widespread practice across different social classes, yet it also carried distinct gendered connotations. The act of smoking was predominantly associated with masculinity, symbolizing camaraderie and intellectual exchange among men. The pipe, therefore, becomes an intimate object embodying a social and cultural practice deeply entrenched in the era’s norms. Its aesthetic design, choice of material, and the rituals surrounding its use speak to a shared identity, shaped by the social and cultural values of the time. The pipe box becomes a repository not just for the object, but for the culture it represents.