Thursday, February 6, 2014

A Guide to Period Clay Pipes




Dating of pipes by bowl shape.
       The diagram above comes via the 5th NY Regt.  I add this because I often see folks at Rev War events using 17th or 19th century pipes. 
 
16-19th c Makers marks, Museum of London

16-19th c Makers marks, Museum of London
 

       Makers marks are something of which I was not aware.  Even on a plain pipe, they can be added by hand with a Dremel tool.  An excellent collection of makers marks can be found at The Museum of London