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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: sonny on August 12, 2008, 02:51:57 AM

Title: clay pipes period correct
Post by: sonny on August 12, 2008, 02:51:57 AM

I have tried to find a source for period correct clay pipes but no luck.I have a few clay pipes from williamsburg but they are more revolutionary period.I wanted french&Indian period clay pipe which has a more straightened bowl to the stem an with clay correct to what was originally used.Anybody know of a source for good authentic/period correct clay pipes???? thanks

Title: Re: clay pipes period correct
Post by: Dr. Tim-Boone on August 12, 2008, 04:40:00 AM

You may find what you are looking for here:

http://www.vegassmokes.com/pipes/england/ClayPipes/Gallery/clay_pipes.htm (http://www.vegassmokes.com/pipes/england/ClayPipes/Gallery/clay_pipes.htm)

Title: Re: clay pipes period correct
Post by: bryanbrown on August 12, 2008, 05:00:54 AM

Just curious which "period" you are looking for?    I do 1740-1790 myself so that covers my period just fine.  I think you may find culture and area have mroe impact then time.

1810-1860 pipes like these "victorian character pipes" may fit  http://www.pipetobacco.com/page/pipet/CTGY/clay

Or the Irish wake pipe  http://www.irishshop.com/claypipes.html

Both of these being slurry versus true clay pipes  are appropriate to the 19th century being more poured then pressed into the molds.

Here is a good history site.   http://www.ramshornstudio.com/pipe_smoking.htm

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