Welcome to the Dawnmist Studio Clay Pipe Shop
Here you will find an ever changing selection of clay pipes including from time to time my own creations. Other pipes might include original collectors finds dating back to as far as the early 17th century; or maybe a few Victorian designs that are still made today using the original moulds.
Have a browse through and if you need more help then do ask. You may order and pay immediately through the shopping basket system provided. Remember that my stock changes from month to month so do come back for another visit soon.
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THIS WEB PAGE IS UP TO DATE AS OF APRIL 30th 2008 - A SMALL SELECTION OF MY OWN CREATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, THESE PIPES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH MY OWN STUDIO IN ENGLAND AND TEND TO SELL OUT VERY QUICKLY - BUY THEM NOW WHILE STOCKS LAST
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Tudor Heart Clay Pipe by Heather Coleman
This has to be one of my favorite creations this year and was inspired by a very early pipe of the late Tudor Period that I have in my collection where the base of the bowl is carved like a heart. The famous Devon born sea pirate Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the first to have tobacco brought back to England as a gift and to promote smoking. Being a favorite of Queen Elizabeth 1st it is said that he offered her a pipe to smoke and it may well be true that she accepted although I expect it would not be popular in this day and age!
Tobacco was enjoyed by early mariners and those who could afford to have some brought back from the New World but was condemned by Religious leaders. Some of the earliest clay pipes made in Europe would have been hand made by potters who would have been asked to make them in small numbers, perhaps as gifts at first, but it was not long before hundreds were being mass produced for the crowd.
The Dawnmist Studio Tudor Heart pipe has a very small bowl about the size of the tip of your finger just like the very first ones did. Each one I make is moulded, then trimmed and hand burnished to a high standard. The heart is then carved and stamped. Ideal for personal use and suitable for re-enactments of the 1580 to 1640 period.
Approx 7 inches long with a slightly curved stem. Bowl approx 1 inch (2cm) tall. This pipe can be smoked and the heart allows it to stand upright. It makes a beautiful display piece.
THERE ARE 4 PIPES IN STOCK
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| USD 29.95 (includes shipping Worldwide) | |
| EURO 23.95 (includes shipping to EU destinations only) | |
BLACKBEARD 1718 Clay Pipe by Heather Coleman
This pipe is one of my new designs for 2008. The shape of the bowl is copied from original pipes made in the Port City of Bristol in England and exactly like those that were exported world-wide at the time of 1690-1730. Originals were often plain but many of the Bristol pipes had a cartouche on the side with the makers mark.
For this special creation I have taken the date of 1718 which is significant with the death of the pirate Blackbeard and added that to the side of the bowl. No original clay pipes are known to exist that would have marked an event like that, until now that is.
This pipe is perfect for pirates and re-enactors of that period.
Approx 5 inches long with a slightly curved stem. Bowl approx 1 & a half inch (4cm) tall. This pipe can be smoked. The pipe is moulded, then trimmed and finally hand burnished to a high standard.
THERE ARE 10 PIPES IN STOCK
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| USD 29.95 (includes shipping Worldwide) | |
| EURO 23.95 (includes shipping to EU destinations only) | |
Some original examples of Bristol clay pipes from my collection are shown here (not for sale). Thousands of pipes like these were exported from England to the West Indies as well as ports world-wide in the early 18th Century.
17th Century Mariners Clay Pipe by Heather Coleman
I created this design several years ago based on original clay pipes in my collection made for early Dutch Mariners of the 17th Century. The original idea for this pipe is thought to have been based on the Biblical character of Jona and the Whale although I think the creature on the stem looks more like a sea serpent with scales and teeth which a whale would not have. It might even be that they were first produced because of tales of early colonists in the Florida swamps who were confronted with crocodiles.
If you should happen to find yourself face to face with such a creature while re-enacting using one of my Mariner clay pipes do send me a picture!
This pipe is Approx 7 inches long and can be smoked. Surface fettled and hand burnished to a high standard.
LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE - only ONE pipe in stock - NO MORE AFTER THIS FOR AT LEAST A MONTH]
Buy this pipe here... Note price is for ONE pipe
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| USD 35.95 (includes shipping Worldwide) | |
| EURO 28.95 (includes shipping to EU destinations only) | |
Forest Deer & Acorns Pipe by Heather Coleman
A forest deer with traditional Oak Tree and Acorn theme adorn this clay pipe which has a smaller 17th Century period style of bowl. I designed this pipe several years ago and it was very popular so I have re-engraved the mould to bring this design back to life again.
Approx 7 inches long with a straight or slightly curved stem. Bowl approx 3cm tall. This pipe can be smoked.
Dawnmist Studio 17th Century Style Pipe
A traditional style clay pipe with small bowl based on English clays of the 17th Century and ideal for Pirates and Re-enactments of the period 1630 to 1680. This style was in use in England and Northern Europe at this period and was exported to the colonies in the New World.
Dawnmist studio clays are individually hand burnished. Approx 5 inches long with a straight stem. Bowl approx 3cm tall. This pipe can be smoked.
THERE ARE 12 PIPES IN STOCK
Buy this pipe here... Price is for ONE pipe and includes postage and packing worldwide
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| USD 19.95 (includes shipping Worldwide) | |
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Dawnmist Studio clay tobacco pipes are made not far from this historic house.
Hayes Barton in Devon, England. Birth place of Sir Walter Raleigh the famous Devon born Sea Captain and Pirate who founded the Virginia Colony in the New World and was later sent in search of El Dorado Gold in South America. He is also known for making the habit of smoking in England popular in the Tudor period.
Religious leaders of the time as well as King James Ist were not keen on the idea of this filthy habit and people were persecuted for smoking. I wonder what Sir Walter would have to say about the recent smoking bans; history has once again come a full circle. Perhaps blowing bubbles is a healthier option!
It is said that when his servant first saw him smoking he thought that he was on fire and threw water over his head! So I have made up a little ditty which I hope you will find amusing...
"Sir Walter smoked a pipe of clay
or the Olde Devonshire version might sound like this
"Zur Wal'er smok't a poipe a clay
Mini Hobbit Pipes
Group of 7 London Pipe Bowls c.1660-1740
Group of SEVEN Original Dutch Clay Tobacco Pipe Bowls
The latest habit of his day
His servant thought he did'nt ought'er
came and doused his head with water!"
The latest 'abit of ee's day
Ee's zervan' thort 'ee didn' ough'er
Came an' doused 'ee's 'ed wiv wa'er
OTHER CLAY PIPES...
Mini hobbit clay pipes really are for hobbit people... These pipes are no bigger than a finger and have a floral design on them.
They are made of clay and can even be smoked.
Approx 3 inches long (9cm) with bowls the size of a thimble. Mouth end not glazed.
Price is for ONE pipe and includes postage and packing to anywhere in the world.
ALSO SUITABLE FOR PIXIES, GNOMES, ELVES, LITTLE PEOPLE, DWARFS, Friends of Snow White etc. etc.
You can make multiple purchases using our shopping basket - THERE ARE 37 IN STOCK
£3.50 (includes shipping to UK destinations only)
USD 6.95 (includes shipping Worldwide)
EURO 5.35 (includes shipping to EU destinations only)
Group of 7 clay pipe bowls from London. These date from around 1660 through to about 1740 and are typical of the bowl shapes in fashion in the big City at that time. These were recovered in the 1950-70 period. Condition as found. Price includes all bowls shown in the photo.
These original Dutch clay pipes date from circa 1650 through to circa 1800 and were recovered from a river in Holland. The styles are typical examples of pipes made in Amsterdam and Gouda from those times showing changes in bowl size and shape due to changes in the price in tobacco and fashion. Some have makers marks on the side or base. Some slight chipping and soiling from being buried for several hundred years. Ideal for study.
£7.95 (includes shipping to UK destinations only)
USD 16.95 (includes shipping Worldwide)
EURO 12.95 (includes shipping to EU destinations only)
Dawnmist Studio Clay Pipe Publications
The Art and Archaeology of Clay Tobacco Pipes
Compact Disk, Packed with Information
Very Suitable for anyone with an interest in the subject.
NOW HAS OVER 1000 PHOTOGRAPHS INCLUDING SOME OF THE RAREST CLAYS EVER MADE
Heather Coleman is an amateur archaeologist and clay pipe maker living in the county of Devonshire in England.
she has collected and studied clay tobacco pipes on and off for over 30 years and
her knowledge is shared with you on this CD.
Discover the history of clay pipe smoking with this fascinating study of the art and archaeology
of clay tobacco pipes.
Contents:
This CD includes 378 precisely drawn illustrations with many associated photographs.
A history of clay pipes and how they were made.
How to find, clean and identify.
Book lists, WWW links and contacts are also included.
There are also additional photo galleries which are constantly being updated with hundreds of pictures.
A section devoted to more recent clays still being made by pipe makers all over the world.
Readers on the WWW can also send in photographs of their pipes and collections to add to future releases of this CD.
My own pipes which I make are also displayed.
A history of clay pipes and how they were made.
How to find, clean and identify.
Book lists, WWW links and contacts are also included.
There are also additional photo galleries which are constantly being updated with hundreds of pictures.
A section devoted to more recent clays still being made by pipe makers all over the world.
Readers on the WWW can also send in photographs of their pipes and collections to add to future releases of this CD.
My own pipes which I make are also displayed.
This CD is a useful guide for Archaeologists, Collectors, Dealers, Smokers and anyone with an interest in this subject.
Copyright © 1999 Heather Coleman, Dawnmist Studio
Suitable for any PC equiped with CD ROM drive and Web Browser. SVGA Display with 16 or 24 bit colour gives best results with the pictures on this CD.
Buy this CD here...
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| USD 12.00 (includes shipping Worldwide) | |
| EURO 10.00 (includes shipping to EU destinations only) | |
Clay Tobacco Pipes from Exeter and Topsham
Printed A4 size Document with durable clear plastic thermal bound cover
Suitable for researchers, archaeologists and students
Copyright © 2002 Heather Coleman, Dawnmist Studio
378 Clay Tobacco Pipe Designs
This document is a useful guide to collectors, dealers, archaeologists and anyone with an interest in this subject.
Copyright © 1997 Heather Coleman, Dawnmist Studio
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If you want to learn more about clay pipes my web site has a section which explores collecting and I also design and make clay pipes for collectors, smokers, re-enactments and study
CONTENTS:
This is my own archaeological report covering two sites in the Exeter area in Devon that I was given special permission to collect on
during 2001.
26 pages of text including:
an overview of the Exeter area pipe making industry
About the two sites investigated
Notes about the pipes studied
Every pipe is numbered and a listing of features for each record is included
References
A simple bar chart of makers
A site location map
Site plans
3 pages of black & white photo plates,
2 pages of colour plates including the cover photo
6 pages of illustrated clay pipes found, scale 1:1
Approx 100 clay pipes/pieces were drawn from the two sites, mostly of the 1600-1750 period and show the typical Exeter styles found. The predominant styles before about 1800 were plain with a line of milling around the rim and a large flat heel.
It is hoped that this work will find it's place among other reports on regional English clay pipes and will compliment work by
other researchers as well as shedding light on new bowl forms.
SORRY OUT OF STOCK... Please Enquire
Printed A4 size Document with durable clear plastic thermal bound cover
Very Suitable for adults and children, Collectors and Researchers
CONTENTS:
As a supplement to the CD ROM (see above) which has proved very popular I have created a printed copy of 378
clay pipe designs which are on the CD and also on this website. This is available in A4 size with illustrations drawn full size with particular
attention to details of the pipes. The document comes with a complete numbered listing of all the pipes and
a colour cover.
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