I need more information about my pipe

[Tuwharami]

Hello, I recently found a tobacco pipe in my attic. I don't believe it was ever used and I think it's more than 10 years old. The material feels something like ceramics but I'm not a 100% sure. I tried to disassemble it but I couldn't find even a gap for disassembling, so I'm not able to put filter in there. So yeah, I would love to know more about this pipe, maybe an estimated price and if it would be safe for smoking.

 

[warren]

We're not allowed to discuss that sort of pipe on this site.

 

[Tuwharami]

We're not allowed to discuss that sort of pipe on this site.

May I know why?

 

[warren]

Scan the rules. It'll jump right out at you.

 

[petes03]

If you found that in your house…… you might want to salt and burn it, then call an exorcist…..

 

[Tuwharami]

If you found that in your house…… you might want to salt and burn it, then call an exorcist…..

Well now I'm really scared.

 

[sablebrush52]

Some here think it's a pipe for smoking dope.

It's certainly an interesting bit of shaping, probably fired clay. I would imagine its purpose was more decorative than utilitarian.

 

[warren]

It's certainly an interesting bit of shaping, probably fired clay. I would imagine its purpose was more decorative than utilitarian.

You might be more on track than I was. The bowl looks to be removable. Maybe I jumped to the wrong conclusion. But, any exercise is better than none.

 

[Briar Lee]

In Missouri possession of a marijuana pipe is a misdemeanor and possession of a crack pipe is a felony.

That’s why every pipe I own was made and marketed to smoke tobacco.

 

[Tuwharami]

Some here think it's a pipe for smoking dope.

It's certainly an interesting bit of shaping, probably fired clay. I would imagine its purpose was more decorative than utilitarian.

So, smoking tobacco from it wouldn't be recommended?

 

[canucklehead]

So, smoking tobacco from it wouldn't be recommended?

I wouldn't, it would most likely get clogged up fairly shortly. It's pretty cool/interesting looking, but probably more of a souvenir type item than a functional one.

My relatives have brought me similar sculpted clay pipes, such as this one from Mexico, "because I smoke pipes."

 

[Tuwharami]

You might be more on track than I was. The bowl looks to be removable. Maybe I jumped to the wrong conclusion. But, any exercise is better than none.

I tried removing the bowl but I failed... Its really stuck on there.

 

[bullet08]

Might not work. Dimension of that pipe might not be designed for tobacco.

 

[Tuwharami]

I wouldn't, it would most likely get clogged up fairly shortly. It's pretty cool/interesting looking, but probably more of a souvenir type item than a functional one.

My relatives have brought me similar sculpted clay pipes, such as this one from Mexico, "because I smoke pipes."

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Thank you. But if it's only for decoration, it's kinda weird that I found the pipe with old ass, broken pipe screen in the bowl.

 

[Hillcrest]

That looks like a vintage hashish or opium pipe and it looks old. It might have some collector value if you can find any markings to date it. I would put it in the mouth or attempt to use it. How old is your house ?

Addeddum: There is this one on google images that says Antique cigarrette holder/hash pipe but the auction is closed on etsy:

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Thank you. But if it's only for decoration, it's kinda weird that I found the pipe with old ass, broken pipe screen in the bowl.

The broken screen indicates the pipe's prior use. I'm guessing there may have been an old soda can in the attic as well.

If you are interested in a reasonably priced starter set for pipe tobacco or a starting point for a pipe and tobacco, just ask. The forum is fairly helpful to new Brothers of the Briar.

 

[Tuwharami]

That looks like a vintage hashish or opium pipe and it looks old. It might have some collector value if you can find any markings to date it. I would put it in the mouth or attempt to use it. How old is your house ?

It's in fact my dead parents house. The house itself is probably like 30 years old. Now I'm interested to know why my parents had this monstrosity in their attic...

 

[Tuwharami]

The broken screen indicates the pipe's prior use. I'm guessing there may have been an old soda can in the attic as well.

If you are interested in a reasonably priced starter set for pipe tobacco or a starting point for a pipe and tobacco, just ask. The forum is fairly helpful to new Brothers of the Briar.

There was a lot of rubbish in the attic but not a soda can... Why exactly a soda can?

 

[canucklehead]

Thank you. But if it's only for decoration, it's kinda weird that I found the pipe with old ass, broken pipe screen in the bowl.

Does one of the faucets in your house flow like the one on the left instead of the right?

 

[canucklehead]

There was a lot of rubbish in the attic but not a soda can... Why exactly a soda can?

Kids also use a dented pop can with holes poked in the dent to smoke herbal stuff.