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The beginning of the 20th Century was still a prosperous period; however, by the 1930’s clay pipes were in low demand once again due to changes in society, competition from the cigarette and World Wars. The humble clay that had once been so commonplace had come another full circle and, in our modern times, has been returned back to a novelty status enjoyed on occasions by collectors, nostalgic smokers and re-enactors of times past. | The beginning of the 20th Century was still a prosperous period; however, by the 1930’s clay pipes were in low demand once again due to changes in society, competition from the cigarette and World Wars. The humble clay that had once been so commonplace had come another full circle and, in our modern times, has been returned back to a novelty status enjoyed on occasions by collectors, nostalgic smokers and re-enactors of times past. | ||
Further information can be found on Heather Coleman's website: [http://www.dawnmist.demon.co.uk/ Dawnmist Studio] | Further information can be found on Heather Coleman's website: [http://www.dawnmist.demon.co.uk/ Dawnmist Studio] | ||
A Useful website for identifying Clay Pipemakers' Marks: [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/avalon/artifacts/pipemarks2.html Colony Of Avalon] | |||
A Useful website for identifying Clay Pipemakers' Marks: [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/avalon/artifacts/pipemarks2.html Colony Of Avalon] | |||
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