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The shape is apparently intended to resemble an 18th or early 19th Century gunpowder barrel. Poker and bent shapes are represented. Some pipes may have ferrules. They are stamped with the duPont logo and "REG. US. PAT. OFF. EXPLOSIVES" on one side and "GENUINE FRENCH BRIAR" on the other side. Stems are vulcanite or similar material. | The shape is apparently intended to resemble an 18th or early 19th Century gunpowder barrel. Poker and bent shapes are represented. Some pipes may have ferrules. They are stamped with the duPont logo and "REG. US. PAT. OFF. EXPLOSIVES" on one side and "GENUINE FRENCH BRIAR" on the other side. Stems are vulcanite or similar material. | ||
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File:Dupont-explosives-pipe.jpg|Example du Pont Explosives pipe bowl | File:Dupont-explosives-pipe.jpg|Example du Pont Explosives pipe bowl | ||
File:Gunpowder-keg.jpg|Example gunpowder keg with extra bands to prevent staving | File:Gunpowder-keg.jpg|Example gunpowder keg with extra bands to prevent staving | ||
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<gallery widths=250 heights=185 caption="An unsmoked example, courtesy Brian Robertson Collection"> | |||
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