Clay Pipe Stem Mudlarked Earrings

Historical Information

Type: Clay Pipe Stem
Fabric: Earthenware
Date: 16th – 19th Century
Find Location: The Thames Estuary, UK

Extra Information:t

These pieces are dated from the 16th to the 19th century, when clay pipes were highly popular. The introduction of tobacco to England in the Tudor period was accompanied by the clay pipe, which was used to smoke it. The production of clay tobacco pipes began between 1580 and 1585 in London and gradually spread throughout the country, first in major cities and towns.

During the following 250 years, almost every city, town, and village had a clay pipe manufacturer. By 1700, the use of snuff had become increasingly popular among the upper classes. However, the manufacture of clay pipes continued to expand and reached its peak in the early 19th century.

The findings on these earrings are Stainless Steel.