NationalPipeArchive

The National Pipe Archive (NPA) was founded to collect and preserve documentary and archaeological evidence relating to the history and culture of pipe smoking.

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Where are they now? Members of the Wrexham Pipe Club at the Royal Oak, New Broughton. Heats of National Pipe Smoking Competition, December 1974. Reported in the Shropshire Star #Wrexham #claypipes

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The Society for Clay Pipe Research are holding their conference in Hereford this year on 17th August - here are all the details if any of you are able to join them. Non-members welcome. #Claypipes #Hereford

[Rebecca Griffiths @YORYM_FLO]

This lovely Roman disc brooch has traces of bright red and blue enamel which hints at how colourful and striking it would have been. #FindsFriday https://t.co/k2YZYvOtqc

[Durham FLO Ben Westwood @FLODurhamFLO]

“Let Him Be A Man Of Glory”
...at least that's our best effort at translating the inscription we think is '+ SIT hOMENE GLAVERE' on this C13th medieval vessica seal matrix.
Unusual to see decoration of both faces of the seal.
#FindsFriday
https://t.co/mJnOypoIKJ

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@FLODurhamFLO Do respondents fully understand the ramifications? It's slightly more complicated than the question implies. Context is everything!

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@MeganOlshefski @cmgerrard1 @JohnCastling @ArcDurham @aucklandproject Short-stemned 'cutty' pipe c.1850-1930. Moulded TW probably initials of specific maker originally but soon became a generic pattern type used by lots of makers. Hatched area took form of hearts, circles and stars, often just on one side. Hope that helps.

[Dr Peter Taylor @VerrierRd20]

Not long now! Looking forward to meeting some new enthusiasts (and some old friends)

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Help the Society for Clay Pipe Research celebrate their 40th year. They are holding their annual conference in London this year - why not join them to have a full day of pipe talk. Details on their website https://t.co/UozwMMAMoi #ClayPipes

[NationalPipeArchive @pipearchive]

@SarahsGarden12 Victorian or later, May not have had a heel or spur but a short branch as part of its design - meant to represent a rusticated piece of wood.

[Dr Peter Taylor @VerrierRd20]

40 years after the first SCPR conference in London, we'll be back there on 12 August. Come and hear me talk about pipemaking in the reign of James VI/I. Other talks will be available. Details and booking form at https://t.co/wVaV7PCvQR

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@Bucks_FLO @findsorguk We have lots of resources available on our website - but email if you have questions about a specific pipe.

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Oh dear! Spot the typo - vests rather than vesta!

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Loving a Victorian sense of humour with this vests case

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@Bucks_FLO @findsorguk Snap! Lord Salisbury (3 times prime minister between 1885 and 1902). These examples are French with traces of enamel, as is yours.

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Vesta cases R Us! Today we are cataloguing the next class of object from a recent donation.

[Amy Reynolds @Amy_Reyns]

Fridays are for..
Archaeology and clay pipes?

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@Amy_Reyns Really nice to meet you today - Fridays should always be for clay pipes ��

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New resources on our "Find By Location" page https://t.co/T9DG6Un8c5 for #Devon #Kent #Staffordshire #Sussex and many more - enjoy!

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In this current windy weather, this is just what you need - Zippo's windproof Lady. #zippo #Weather #Claypipe

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@PeterReavill @scottylar @lucymayrowland @ArchaeoAnni There doesn't seem to be a close parallel in the known literature, but it's certainly the right size and shape for a pipe stopper (tamper), probably C19th.