Antique 18th Century Clay Tobacco Pipe Bowl - Kaolin Fragment with Intricate Mak For Sale

An authentic, antique 18th-century kaolin clay tobacco pipe bowl fragment, discovered as a historical find. This piece features a classic egg/barrel-shaped bowl and a prominent heel/spur underneath, which was typical of the mid-to-late 1700s.A fascinating feature of this particular piece is a distinct, clear incised maker\'s mark stamped on the surface. While weathered by time, a recent wax/plasticine impression reveals a stylized structure (resembling a multi-peaked crest, monogram, or early guild symbol with a numeric/letter component). It presents an excellent research project for tobaccoiana enthusiasts.Item Details:

• Material: White kaolin clay
• Period: Circa 1710–1740 (Early 18th Century)
• Bore Diameter: Approx. 2.2mm (Consistent with the 5/64\" Harrington dating scale)
• Features: Original heel/spur, visible internal charring from historical use, and an unparsed/unique stamped maker\'s mark.
• Condition: Fragment (bowl is mostly intact, stem/stem-hole is broken as shown in photos). Beautiful authentic patina with ground-infiltrated details highlighting the mark.

Perfect addition for collectors of tobaccoiana, historical artifacts, mudlarking finds, or local history enthusiasts.Please study the photos carefully for exact condition and dimensions. Clay/plasticine impression photos are included for mark analysis.Shipping & Packaging:
Will be packed securely with plenty of bubble wrap and dispatched quickly.