Early 20th Century Clay Pipe?

[Humblepipe]

Just acquired 2 of these. I do not have a lot of experience with clay pipes. I may have handled 2 or 3 over the years. I understand that they were thought to have been disposable and they are not super valuable. This one is interesting to me because of the shape and because it has a vulcanite stem. The addition of the stem (and metal band) makes me believe this one was not meant to be disposable. The stem's bit if orific, as can be seen. The shape says "French" to me, but I am not sure where these were produced more often than not... England, France, USA? No stamping/makers mark. Any information you might have is much appreciated!

 

[Humblepipe]

Just acquired 2 of these. I do not have a lot of experience with clay pipes. I may have handled 2 or 3 over the years. I understand that they were thought to have been disposable and they are not super valuable. This one is interesting to me because of the shape and because it has a vulcanite stem. The addition of the stem (and metal band) makes me believe this one was not meant to be disposable. The stem's bit if orific, as can be seen. The shape says "French" to me, but I am not sure where these were produced more often than not... England, France, USA? No stamping/makers mark. Any information you might have is much appreciated!

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Sorry, everyone. I think I need to clarify after re-reading my initial post here. I am interested in general info about clay pipes like this one. Perhaps when they were most popular, which countries produced the most, etc. Maybe some general observation about the pipe I posted, nothing too specific as it lacks stampings.

 

[Humblepipe]

OK... I took a deep dive and found some info. A few British sources were very informative. To sum it up, in the Western world clay pipes became popular in the 1700s. Those early renditions had small bowls, because tobacco was an expensive luxury item. Over time meerschaum and then briar over took clay as the favored materials for tobacco pipe making. By 1930, clay pipes were mostly non-existent.

In case some other nerd (as nerdy as me) ever stumbles across this post with interest (fat chance), here are a few references:

Archeology Advisory Service; Clay Pipes A Beginner's Guide
Clay Pipes - A Complete History

 

[agnosticpipe]

Nice conversation you're having there with yourself. At first glance I thought it might be meerschaum because of the coloring, but It might be clay too. I've never seen one like this but It's a cool horn shape, and I wouldn't hesitate to smoke it. (carefully) Thanks for posting it.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Steve. Check out the history of whites in glasgow