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Description: | Incomplete fragment of a clay tobacco pipe bowl of late post medieval date or early modern date (1690-1740). The pipe fragment measures 28.1mm length, spur diameter 5.4mm, weight 2.45 grams. The information within this report is taken from an identification provided by Dr David Higgins of Liverpool University. Thanks are extended to Dr Higgins and Mr Graham Berlyn for their time and comments.Spur fragment dating from c1609-1740, with a tiny ligatured WD mark on its base. This piece may well have been made by William Darbey at Broseley (Salop). Darbey is recorded baptising or burying children between 1707 and1718 and was buried in 1722. The pipe fragment has been made of gritty local fabric with a stem bore of 5/64". The surface of the pipe has been finally burnished.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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