DAWNMIST STUDIO CLAY PIPES
Since 1998

Here you will find an ever-changing selection of the clay pipes that I have designed and made, many of them based on originals. Over the years I have produced for Smokers, Collectors, Re-enactors, Movies, TV and Theatre.

Each pipe I make is carefully formed and hand finished giving you a finely crafted product. My aim has always been to provide pipes that will be admired and enjoyed - even destined to become sought-after antiques of the future! Some are inspired by old pieces in my collection and I often try to emulate the elegance and quirks that those display.

Do browse my inventory 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 throughout the year so do come back for another visit soon. Thank You.



heather@dawnmist.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS............

  • This page is up to date as of January 19 2020
  • Orders are taken on a first pay first served basis - if pipes have already been purchased before I have time to edit the shopping basket stock numbers I will let you know as soon as I can.
  • Everything I have available is as shown. I will be making more pipes in the New Year!
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POSTAL PRICE INFORMATION...

Pipe prices shown exclude Post & Packing, which is added to your order based upon where you want the pipe delivered (UK, Europe or Worldwide). Our P&P charges are based on what it actually costs us, and are worked out as a starting value, charged for the first pipe you select, plus a small increment for each additional pipe added to your basket. That means, of course, that you can save on Post & Packing costs by buying several pipes at once.

All orders to UK destinations are sent by a fully tracked courier service, which typically takes 3 working days. Those to non-UK destinations are normally sent by standard Airmail. We can provide different delivery services (such as Tracked-and-Signed Airmail or International Courier delivery) subject to additional cost; if you require such a service then please contact us to discuss your requirements: service availability and cost varies by destination country and size of order, so we are unable to offer a standardised menu of these more specialised delivery services.
Our current standard P&P charges for UK, Europe and Worldwide destinations are as follows:

DestinationFirst Pipe P&PAdditional Pipes P&P
UK £3.90 £0.75
Europe €5.95 €1.30 per pipe
Worldwide US$ 9.60 US$ 2.90 per pipe

Replica Tudor Clay Pipe with Decorated Stem by David Higgins



For a limited time only...
I am pleased to announce that while my own inventory is a bit low in stock at this time I have liased with David Higgins in order to bring you a small number of his pipes...

A modern replica made in the last year by Dr David Higgins who is a specialist in studying old clay pipes and does a lot of archaeological reports on them.
This is a design based on original pieces found in London which also have the same sort of design on the stem. Clay pipes of the Tudor period are about a hand-span long and have a really tiny smoking chamber because tobacco at that time was a rare luxury. This replica would be suitable for a reenactment of around c.1580-1615 date.
David moulds these then stamps all the decorations on the stem by hand which is done with great care and takes time. The product is a highly crafted result.
Pipe length is approx 18cm and has a smoking chamber size of approx 9mm diameter and 15mm deep. They can also be smoked or just look amazing on display. Original tudor pipes are exceedingly rare complete and even the bowls are scarce so a good replica like this is well worth having.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1580-1615
Surface finish: moulded, part burnished stem and stamped decoration
Length of Stem approx: 180mm (7 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 9mm
Chamber depth approx: 15mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
Suitable for smoking


TWO in stock
Price is for one pipe.

£9.95 (for UK destinations only)
USD 18.75 (worldwide destinations)
EURO 15.49 (for EU destinations only)

Long Tudor Clay Pipe



My long Tudor pipe is based on original pieces in my collection dating from around 1590-1610. These have tiny bowls the size of the tip of a finger that allow just a pinch of tobacco and are good for testing various flavours without tainting a larger bowl. Of course in the Tudor period tobacco was so expensive that few could afford to use more than a pinch now and then.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1590-1610
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 200mm (8 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 11mm
Chamber depth approx: 18mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Short 1630 Style Clay Pipe



My 1630 style pipe is based on originals and this version has a short stem. The smoking chamber is quite small so please be aware of that when buying it.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1600-1640
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 140mm (5 and a half inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 11mm
Chamber depth approx: 30mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




1640 style Clay Pipe



A style based on the small bulbous pipes smoked in the 1640 period in England close to the beginning of the Civil War. The design would also cover a date range of around 1630-1650. They are all neatly hand-burnished with a smooth surface and I have added a line of milling on the rim as originals had.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1630-1650
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 220mm (8 and a half inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 11mm
Chamber depth approx: 22mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




1650 style Clay Pipe



A style based on the bulbous pipes smoked in the 1650 period in England at the end of the Civil War. The design would also cover a date range of around 1640-1660. They are all neatly hand-burnished with a smooth surface and I have added a line of milling on the rim as originals had.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1640-1660
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 220mm (8 and a half inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 11mm
Chamber depth approx: 25mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




1666 style Plague Pipe



A pipe based on English styles smoked in the 1660's period during the plague. Suitable for English, Dutch, German or American re-enactments. They have a slightly bulbous shape with thick walls. A line of milling is added to the rim as originals had.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1645-1675
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 220mm (8 and a half inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 12mm
Chamber depth approx: 27mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




17th Century Mariners Clay Pipe



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 Jonah 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 alligators. Further still there are tales that this pipe represents Sir Walter Raleigh being vomited by an alligator because of the awful stench of tobacco on him! Either way my copy here based on originals is sure to thrill and make a great talking piece.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1640-1670
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 190mm (7 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 12mm
Chamber depth approx: 28mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Dutch Short 18th Century Clay Pipe



This pipe is suitable for re-enactments of the 18th Century. The bowl form is a stylised version of the fashionable funnel/egg shaped bowls used by the Dutch during that period. Originals were often much longer than my version, but the length is very suitable being not too short for general use but not long enough to break too easily. There is a line of milling applied to the rim as originals had.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1690-1800
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 110mm (4½ inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 15mm
Chamber depth approx: 35mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Mermaids & Pirates Clay Pipe



This design once again takes inspiration from original Dutch pipes dating from the early 18th Century and brings them to life in a new way. Original Dutch pipes are amazing to look at in that they sometimes contain all sorts of themes such as men and women or scenes of life at that time. The detailing is always well executed on such pipes. I bring you my own design here which portrays a swimming mermaid on one side and a pirate seated on a barrel with a bottle, glass of grog and a pipe. His ship is in the distance.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1680-1800
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 210mm (8 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 15mm
Chamber depth approx: 35mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




1700 Amsterdam



A traditional long Dutch clay pipe based on styles from Holland in the 1700 period. This is a lovely pipe for a cool smoke. This last one in stock has a plain stem without decoration.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1680-1720
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 330mm (13 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 17mm
Chamber depth approx: 32mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




1700 Style English Tavern pipe



Based on original pieces from my collection. The pipe bowl has a bulbous shape and the style of those smoked in England at the beginning of the 18th Century. These are suitable for re-enactments of a date of around 1680-1730. Pipes of this length were often referred to as Aldermans.
Try one for a cool smoke.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1680-1730
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 290mm (11½)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 15mm
Chamber depth approx: 35mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking



Westcountry Tavern



This is a typical traditional style that was smoked in Southern England at the beginning of the 18th century. At that time also many millions were exported to Colonial sites as well as being consumed locally. A character of this style is the shape of the bowl with a nice curved heel on the base and milling around the rim.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1685-1735
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 250mm (10 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 20mm
Chamber depth approx: 32mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




London 1740 Pipe



Based on a typical London style that was around 1740. It will however be fine for re-enactments covering a wider date range of about 1690 to 1780 for any re-enactment location as London had a huge export business in the 18th Century. I have made this pipe a nice handy shorter length.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1690-1780
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 130mm (5 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 15mm
Chamber depth approx: 35mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




"Dawnmist Phoenix" Traditional Churchwarden Pipe - STRAIGHT



A stylised bowl form based on traditional English Churchwarden pipes covering a wide date range from about 1780 to the early 20th Century and I chose the name Dawnmist "Phoenix" for this pipe. It is ideal for re-enactments and is the most common style of pipe used in that time period over many decades.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1780-1920
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 220mm (9 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 16mm
Chamber depth approx: 30mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




English Churchwarden Pipe - STRAIGHT STEM



This is a traditional English style Churchwarden pipe as would have been popular over a wide date range of 1770-1930 period. These have a straight stem.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1770-1930
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 280mm (11 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 20mm
Chamber depth approx: 38mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Druid Face clay pipe





This design copies the style of mid 19th century English face pipes from my personal collection which have a simple but eye-catching appearance. Back in that time period designs varied and mainly included: Dragoon's, Faces with leaves on the head and Turks. My design represents a Druid with oak leaves around his head.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1830-1870
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 200mm (8 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 15mm
Chamber depth approx: 25mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Olde Fisherman's clay pipe WHITE



This design copies the style of common mid 19th century plain short pipes. It has a nice rounded bowl and I have called it a fisherman's pipe because I found one similar to it in a busy old harbour where many fishing people once worked. This is the version in white clay.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1830-1930
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 130mm (5 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 17mm
Chamber depth approx: 25mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Dawnmist Studio Moorlander clay pipe WHITE



Based on traditional thick walled short style clays that would have been in use in the later 19th century and continued to be popular into the 20th Century.
Please note the rim thickness can vary on this product - sometimes thinner than shown in the image here.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1865-1930
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 70mm (3 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 18mm
Chamber depth approx: 40mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Dawnmist Pocket Pipe - Slipper Heal



This design is based on a style that was around in the mid 19th to early 20th century. It is a small pipe with a short stem and nicely curved bowl. The base has a "slipper" shaped heel which makes a handy grip either while paking the pipe or smoking it. I have called this a Dawnmist Pock Pipe because it is slightly smaller than average although the bowl chamber size is comparible with other pipes I make, see size chart below. My name is stamped on the stem just as original makers did in past times.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1865-1930
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 65mm (2 and a half inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 17mm
Chamber depth approx: 30mm
Mouth-Tip finish: untreated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Traditional 19th Century Maritime Theme Clay Pipe - Unglazed Tip



This design takes us back to the time period of c.1865-1930 and is similar to original pieces. I have taken a traditional mariner's theme with a sailing ship and an anchor. It has a good sized bowl and a short stem - a real nose warmer! A perfect pipe as a gift or for your own use and ideal if you have a boat or like to sit by the coast.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1865-1930
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 70mm (3 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 17mm
Chamber depth approx: 33mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Plain unglazed mouth tip
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Traditional Short Cutty Clay Pipe



This is my version of a traditional short Cutty clay pipe. The design is based on originals that would have been in use by working men of the late 19th Century and through the 20th. Cutty pipes are the sort that could be held in the mouth while working - a real nose warmer!

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1865-1930
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 70mm (3 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 17mm
Chamber depth approx: 33mm
Mouth-Tip finish: untreated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Dawnmist Explorer Clay Pipe



Based on traditional style clays that would have been in use from the later 19th century and continued to be popular into the 20th Century. I have called this style a Dawnmist Explorer and I really like the stylish shape of the bowl on these.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1865-1930
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 100mm (4 inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 17mm
Chamber depth approx: 44mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking




Minimist Clay Pipe



I call this a Dawnmist "Minimist" pipe - its a really tiny pipe. The bowl size allows just a pinch of tobacco and it is ideal to carry around as a pocket pipe or for testing out flavours.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: 1880-Present day
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length of Stem approx: 80mm (3 and a half inches)
Chamber diameter at rim approx: 10mm
Chamber depth approx: 15mm
Mouth-Tip finish: Not treated
All my pipes are suitable for smoking





O2 Sucker (x2 number)



For those who want to give up smoking but like to have something in the mouth. I have designed and made these clay tubes which are similar in size to large cigarettes. You pop one in your mouth and just draw some of that good Oxygen O2 while you are going about your work or leisure.
I can not promise this will help you to stop smoking but they might satisfy the craving a little.

You get TWO O2 Sucker's in this purchase.

PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for a Re-enactment date of: Present day
Surface finish: All hand-burnished giving a nice smooth quality
Length: 105mm (4 inches)
Diameter approx: 10mm
Hole diameter: 3mm diameter


FOUR pairs in stock
Price is for one pair.

£7.95 (for UK destinations only)
USD 12.95 (worldwide destinations)
EURO 10.95 (for EU destinations only)

Clay Pipe Stem Scraper 12 inch



Specially formed metal wire for dealing with blockages which might occur in your pipe stem due to the build up of sticky resin. This wire will work for any pipes up to 12 inches in length. It is made to suit my own Dawnmist Studio products which have a bore size of 2mm or more. It might work for other clay pipes you have if the hole is large enough. The wire is 1mm diameter iron with a grip at one end and shaped edge at the other. It will also bend to suit curved pipes!

Push the wire carefully into the clay pipe stem until the obstruction is reached twisting to gradually slice through the sticky tar, then push up and down to remove the waste material.
If your clay pipe is longer than 12 inches I can make them up to the right length, just let me know.
Note the price of postage works out more economical when purchased with a clay pipe rather than on its own.

SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Iron
For stem lengths up to: 300mm (12 inches)
For stem bore diameter of: 2mm minimum


In Stock
Price is for one wire.

£3.75 (for UK destinations only)
USD 5.95 (worldwide destinations)
EURO 4.89 (for EU destinations only)

Clay Pipe Stem Scraper 9 inch



Specially formed metal wire for dealing with blockages which might occur in your pipe stem due to the build up of sticky resin. This wire will work for any pipes up to 9 inches in length. It is made to suit my own Dawnmist Studio products which have a bore size of 2mm or more. It might work for other clay pipes you have if the hole is large enough. The wire is 1mm diameter iron with a grip at one end and shaped edge at the other. It will also bend to suit curved pipes!

Push the wire carefully into the clay pipe stem until the obstruction is reached twisting to gradually slice through the sticky tar, then push up and down to remove the waste material.
If your clay pipe is longer than 12 inches I can make them up to the right length, just let me know.
Note the price of postage works out more economical when purchased with a clay pipe rather than on its own.

SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Iron
For stem lengths up to: 225mm (9 inches)
For stem bore diameter of: 2mm minimum


In Stock
Price is for one wire.

£3.45 (for UK destinations only)
USD 5.59 (worldwide destinations)
EURO 4.49 (for EU destinations only)

Clay Pipe Stem Scraper 6 inch



Specially formed metal wire for dealing with blockages which might occur in your pipe stem due to the build up of sticky resin. This wire will work for any pipes up to 6 inches in length. It is made to suit my own Dawnmist Studio products which have a bore size of 2mm or more. It might work for other clay pipes you have if the hole is large enough. The wire is 1mm diameter iron with a grip at one end and shaped edge at the other. It will also bend to suit curved pipes!

Push the wire carefully into the clay pipe stem until the obstruction is reached twisting to gradually slice through the sticky tar, then push up and down to remove the waste material.
If your clay pipe is longer than 12 inches I can make them up to the right length, just let me know.
Note the price of postage works out more economical when purchased with a clay pipe rather than on its own.

SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Iron
For stem lengths up to: 150mm (6 inches)
For stem bore diameter of: 2mm minimum


In Stock
Price is for one wire.

£2.95 (for UK destinations only)
USD 4.75 (worldwide destinations)
EURO 3.85 (for EU destinations only)

OTHER ITEMS


The Art and Archaeology of Clay Tobacco Pipes

CD ROM - Packed with Information

Heather Coleman is an artist, semi-professional 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 35 years and her knowledge and enthusiasm are shared with you on this CD.

Discover Art, Archaeology and History with this fascinating study of the clay tobacco pipe...

If you have found clay pipes while walking the dog or digging the garden, or have collected them for some time and want to find out more about them then this CD is ideal for you. Also helpful to Museum Curators, archaeologists and those wanting to explore material for their own studies. Smokers and dealers of tobacciana will also find my CD of interest.

Contents:

  • Photo galleries which are constantly being updated with over 7000 pictures now!
  • Galleries of images of highly decorated French Figural pipes (including Gambier and Fiolet).
  • Pipes by John Pollock & Co.
  • Sections devoted to more recent clays still being made by pipe makers all over the world.
  • 378 precisely drawn illustrations with many associated photographs.
  • Finds from all over the British Isles are grouped County by County.
  • A history of clay pipes and how they were made.
  • How to find, clean and identify.
  • Dozens of books are listed along with a summary of their contents.
  • WWW links and contacts are also included.
  • My own pipes which I make are also covered with dozens of pictures taken of the studio.
  • Short Video presentations.
  • Readers on the WWW can also send in photographs of their pipes and collections to add to future releases of this CD.
  • The CD was first released in 1999 and is now up to at least Revision U.

Suitable for any PC equiped with CD-ROM drive and Web Browser.

Copyright © 2012 Heather Coleman, Dawnmist Studio

Buy this CD here...

Post & Packing is INCLUDED on this CD.
£5.85 (for UK destinations only)
USD 9.35 (worldwide destinations)
EURO 7.75 (for EU destinations only)






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