{"product_id":"antique-clay-tobacco-pipe-thames-mudlarking-find-england","title":"Antique Clay Tobacco Pipe, Thames Mudlarking Find, England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional antique clay tobacco pipe recovered from the River Thames in London, England. This long-stemmed example features a generously proportioned bowl and pale cream clay with striking rust-coloured and ochre staining developed over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pipe has a simple, utilitarian form that reflects the everyday smoking culture of earlier centuries. Clay tobacco pipes were widely used in Britain from the 16th century onward, and the Thames is well known for yielding remarkably preserved examples of these once-common objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally aged surface and recovered condition give it a wonderfully authentic character, making it an appealing addition to a collection of English antiques, historical curiosities or Thames mudlarking finds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique clay tobacco pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovered from the River Thames, London, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale cream clay with rust-coloured staining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, slender stem and substantial bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As-found condition with visible staining, surface wear and age-related imperfections. Please examine the photographs carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely historical curiosity with a direct connection to London’s past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millie \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67619636248824,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/5067\/7752\/files\/55E358A8-E190-4721-A700-09C6F2F58CD8.jpg?v=1791650978","url":"https:\/\/millieandco-shop.com\/products\/antique-clay-tobacco-pipe-thames-mudlarking-find-england","provider":"Millie \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}