Pipe Bowl/Oxen Shoes from ?-Bush House

[jlynn024]

Okay folks, you were all very helpful before so maybe you can help me on this one. We've found these items at the George Washington Bush property as well... I know, that these are a pipe bowl and a pair of oxen shoes but what I am trying to find out is ANY information on the type of pipe bowl or something roughly similar anyone may have seen before. I know the pipe bowl IS NOT made of wood because we took a sample and checked in microscopically. As far as the oxen shoes I am hoping someone can tell me if these are 3's, 4's, or 5's as far as size. We had one restored by our welding department and there are ZERO markings or numbers. Time periods, similar photos, shoe sizes, anything on the pipe bowl, any and all information would be very helpful. Thanks everyone!!! Oh! And the pipe bowl has NO markings on it anywhere either.

 

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[kuger]

Nice pipe bowl.I have a very good link somewhere,I just cant find it!Here is a start

http://www.ramshornstudio.com/pipe_.htm

http://anthromuseum.missouri.edu/minigalleries/pamplinpipes/pamplinpipes.shtml

http://www.claypipes.com/USA& Canada.htm

 

[Tnmountains]

Trade pipe. They produced them by the thousands to trade with the Indians. I have one just like it but it is insiced. Nice item.

 

[jlynn024]

Thanks you guys for the websites and the info as well! TNMountains, any chance you have a picture of that pipe that you have? I'd love to see it! Now if only I could figure out what size oxen shoes these are, then another mystery would be solved.

 

[kuger]

I have dug many,many,and have to be honest never looked for #'s,unfortunatly I have given most away I do have a few I have dug recently,and will give them a look.

I dont know that this link will help but maybe??
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-oxen-shoes-pioneer-wagon-train-6-pairs

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

There was a great pictoral post here on shoing oxen but I cant find it but heres a pic of how it looks.