{"product_id":"antique-thames-mudlark-clay-pipe","title":"Antique Thames Mudlark Clay Pipe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece of English social history, this antique clay smoking pipe was recovered from the River Thames in London, England. With its long, slender stem, rounded bowl and naturally aged ivory-coloured clay, it offers a tangible connection to the everyday lives of people who lived and worked along the Thames centuries ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay tobacco pipes were once commonplace in Britain, particularly from the 16th through the 19th centuries. Examples recovered from the Thames are especially evocative, having spent years submerged in the river before being rediscovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pipe displays an attractive aged surface, with visible wear, discolouration and some damage to the stem end consistent with its recovered condition.\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 English clay smoking 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\u003eTraditional long-stemmed design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy ivory-coloured clay with natural ageing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aged, as-found condition with surface wear and damage to the end of the stem. Please review photographs carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating addition to a collection of English antiques, maritime and river finds, or historical curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millie \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67619591979256,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/5067\/7752\/files\/6987F5D1-C047-474A-B194-804BBB55C401.jpg?v=1791650743","url":"https:\/\/millieandco-shop.com\/products\/antique-thames-mudlark-clay-pipe","provider":"Millie \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}