Pipe found above my rockshelter.

[bci101tractors]

Hey,
The rockshelter I have been working is still pretty much froze up, so I decided to walk the field above it. Still not plowed, but I thought I'd roll the dice and take a look. Low and behold I found this pipe. Not sure what it is and I will brace myself for the feedback I get...
Any and all thoughts are welcome. Keep in mind my remote location and very little modern contact. I'm probably 100 yards from the top of the shelter I have been working.
Thanks BCI

 

[GatorBoy]

I'm thinking early 20th century
There would have been a Reed inserted in the stem.
It appears mold made.
Of course I am not holding it.. but that's my first impression.

 

[bci101tractors]

I looked for a parting line very closely and found none,you might be right, but I know a thing or two about molding...just too coincidental??
Thanks Gator I appreciate your input,
BCI

 

[GatorBoy]

I will try to get a positive ID. Along with you.

 

[GaRebel1861]

I agree with Gator about the possible time that it may have been made. It's a keeper in my opinion.

 

[bci101tractors]

Thanks man...

I will try to get a positive ID. Along with you.

 

[quito]

Hey bci! I gotta think some ol farmer was awful disappointed when he went to light up. It looks a lot like a style I have seen in use in my days.

Joel

 

[wvwildman]

cool pipe

 

[releventchair]

Yet another personal item lost and recovered. Hope the loser had a spare!. Neat find. Congrats on getting out and working your eye finders.

 

[rock]

Nice pipe. I have no knowledge on them but it looks old.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

It's an old Pipe, but not an ancient one. My guess is less than 100 years old.

 

[surf]

Very nice pipe, BCI,

Is it 8 or 10 sided? Is it clay, or...

 

[bci101tractors]

Thanks Surf,
I will check when I get home on the number of sides.
Pretty sure it is clay, was first thinking trade pipe, but not sure??
Thanks All,
BCI

Very nice pipe, BCI,

Is it 8 or 10 sided? Is it clay, or...

 

[bci101tractors]

Anyone have any good sites to study trade pipes??

 

[surf]

Hey BCI,

Here's one : Historic Clay Tobacco Pipes J. Byron Sudbury - Home and another is here: Clay Pipes for Sale, and yet, another: Clay Pipe Collection I've yet to find a more encompassing pipe site...

Here's one of my old white man pipes.

And another site: Clay Trade Pipes

 

[rock]

Hey if you have a MD run it over your pipe to be sure it is pottery.

 

[bci101tractors]

Hey,
It has 10 sides Surf and my MD picks up nothing Rock.
Thanks all!!