Rare Late-18th Century Dutch Copper Pipe *APPRAISAL*

[Kirk PA]

KKC got out today to the site we last week. Within the first 5 minutes, I got a perfect copper signal. I was thrilled to see this whole copper smoking pipe pop out. I have been doing research and can't find much about the date of this pipe or smoking pipes being made of copper. It looks like a late-18th century one. Any help, I would appreciate. I have seen many clay pipes being found around Colonial America, but have never seen anyone find/post a copper one. It was found in the exact area where all the Colonial coins were being dug, so it could be a period find.

It was a relic day for me, but I will take it.

Keep the passion high!

Kirk

 

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[romeo-1]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

Pipe is very intriguing...may be older than you think.

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

That is very cool. Maybe one smart Colonist was ahead of his time and passed on the lead ones!

 

[Kirk PA]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

That is very cool. Maybe one smart Colonist was ahead of his time and passed on the lead ones!

Thanks, IP, does it look Colonial to you? I have never seen anything like it before.

Kirk

 

[ModernMiner]

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Kirk,
You have been pulling out some very strange and rare finds lately. That pipe is fantastic. Never seen one like it.
I can feel that banner coming for you soon. You deserve it that's for sure.
Well done you PA stud!
-Doug-

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

Great find, an oddity for sure.
Can't figure why someone would make one out of copper, not the best material for a pipe.
Could it possibly be a one off ??

 

[teleman 2525]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

colonial hippies pipe very cool finds

 

[davest]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

i think that might be a ganja pipe. a bit later in years than you think. someone was using the wrong metal, they thought copper was the same as brass.

But then again, what do I know?

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

That has got to be one of the coolest colonial relics that I have ever seen Keep swinging and posting!!


VPR

 

[Steve in PA]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

Maybe an experimental pipe made by someone who was tired of breaking his kaolin pipes I bet that baby got pretty hot

It does look fairly early, but hard to say whether it is 18th century or early 19th century. Either way it is a very cool & unique relic!

 

[Silver Searcher]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)



Are you sure it's not a Candle Snuffer :P

SS

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

some neat relics and cool pipe!

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

Got to be one of the coolest relics that you have ever found. You and Kyle had one of those unforgettable days. Good job Kirk.
Chris

 

[unearthed]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

Awesome find! Is it hollow? Could it possibly be a mold for making clay pipes? Great find none the less.

HH unearthed

 

[jamesbibb]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

NICE FIND
puff puff pass

 

[bookfisher]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

Hey Kirk,

Very cool find. Those PA fields continue to produce some great finds. I think Silver Searcher got it right with his candle snuffer ID. Keep the finds coming!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

Sweet Digs Kirk! Looks like y'all had a good weekend. We had a pretty good weekend too...Probably post our pics in the next couple of days....That copper pipe is early, probably late 1700s to mid 1800s. Never seen one like it so Congrat man!

 

[umrgolf]

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Great pipe Kirk! Sure looks old

 

[Kyle PA]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

That pipe is sweet, bro. I wonder why he would have smoked a copper pipe? Maybe he had a puddin' head.

 

[Skelly607]

Re: Fully Intact Copper Smoking Pipe (18th Century?)

Thats is a nice pipe!