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I am researching pewter and lead trade pipes. They are found on 17th-
and 18th-century sites in the Middle Atlantic and Northeastern United
States. Sometimes they are referred to as "Dutch pewter pipes." The
earliest one I am aware of was found at Jamestown and is reported by
John Cotter. The pipes vary from miniscule to enormous and are often
decorated with effigies of birds--particularly falcons, and dogs or
wolves. The decorations are three dimensional figurines attached to the
pipes' bowls.
Here is my question, so far I have references to these pipes in New
York--dozens, New Jersey--a handful, Pennsylvania--dozens, Rhode
Island--one or two, Virginia--one, and Ontario--one. They appear to
have been most common in the latter half of the 17th-century. Is anyone
aware of examples from Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Maine or anywhere else?
Thanks,
Rich Veit
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