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[[File:Dblackdot.jpeg|thumb|right|90px|Erinoid Stem]] | [[File:Dblackdot.jpeg|thumb|right|90px|Erinoid Stem]] | ||
[[File:Dunhill grey marbled stem.jpg|thumb|right|90px| | [[File:Dunhill grey marbled stem.jpg|thumb|right|90px|Beige Marbled Stem]] | ||
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<blockquote><q>Casein plastic was made under the trade name "Erinoid" at Lightpill Mills in Stroud for about 70 years from 1912. Unlike the later plastics such as Bakelite, Casein plastic could be dyed in many bright colours. It could withstand the rigours of washing and ironing, dry-cleaning solvents, etc, and became popular for buttons and other household goods. It was eventually replaced by oil-based plastics for most users but is still made today on a small scale for high-quality goods.</q></blockquote> | <blockquote><q>Casein plastic was made under the trade name "Erinoid" at Lightpill Mills in Stroud for about 70 years from 1912. Unlike the later plastics such as Bakelite, Casein plastic could be dyed in many bright colours. It could withstand the rigours of washing and ironing, dry-cleaning solvents, etc, and became popular for buttons and other household goods. It was eventually replaced by oil-based plastics for most users but is still made today on a small scale for high-quality goods.</q></blockquote><br> | ||
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The White Spot did on special request (2021), a limited production run for the Italian market of a variety of shapes in Shell Briar finish (with a grey marbled Vulcanite mouthpiece) and in Cumberland finish (with a beige marbled Vulcanite mouthpiece). All pipes are fitted with silver bands, both plain and engraved. | |||
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'''Note''': Genuine ivory always has grain. The grain is characterized by lines of random spacing and irregular thickness. | '''Note''': Genuine ivory always has grain. The grain is characterized by lines of random spacing and irregular thickness. | ||
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'''Note+''': All the stems were hand-cut until 1976. They have since been machine made due to labor costs. They use a 3.7mm drill for both mouthpieces and stem bore (for bore pipes, 4mm)<ref name=hener>Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division and Walthamstow site. (Conversations held between 2019 and 2020).</ref>.<br> | '''Note+''': All the stems were hand-cut until 1976. They have since been machine made due to labor costs. They use a 3.7mm drill for both mouthpieces and stem bore (for bore pipes, 4mm)<ref name=hener>Hener, K. S. Product Line Director - The White Spot Smoker's Accessory Division and Walthamstow site. (Conversations held between 2019 and 2020).</ref>.<br> | ||
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