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The first of a small range of tobacco tampers I aim to produce over coming years.
This design I have named Spine-Chiller which I think is fairly self evident from the pictures. The skull forms the holder and the spine is the tobacco tamper.
Total length is approx: 8cm (3 and a quarter inch). The tip of the spine has a flat portion of approx 1cm round.

My Tudor pipe is based on original pieces in my collection dating from around 1590-1610. These have tiny bowls that allow just a pinch of tobacco and are good for testing various flavours without tainting a larger bowl. Of course in the Tudor period tobacco was so expensive that few could afford to use more than a pinch now and then.

The Dawnmist Studio Tudor pipe has a very small bowl, about the size of the tip of your finger, just like the very first ones did. The smoking chamber size is approx 9mm diameter by 18mm deep. Stem length approx 14cm (5 inches). My maker's mark varies on this batch. The surfaces are all hand-burnished giving a smooth finish and a milling pattern added around the rim. Ideal for personal use and suitable for re-enactments of the 1580 to 1610 period. Again please note the small smoking chamber size which is half the size of English clays of the mid 17th Century. Mouth tip is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This style pipe has a bowl form that would be suitable for the time period of 1630 through to 1670 so it covers quite a time range for re-enactments. The style would be more suited for a mid-range date of 1650, being larger for 1630 but small for 1670. These are short pieces pressed in the mould, then trimmed, and I burnish these all over leaving them with a smooth finish. A line of milling is added to the rim as originals had. They are a neat design and can be smoked. The pipes are approx 5 inches long (15cm). Bowl chamber is approx 12mm dia by approx 20mm deep. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This style pipe has a bowl form that would be suitable for the time period of 1630 through to 1670 so it covers quite a time range for re-enactments. The style would be more suited for a mid-range date of 1650, being larger for 1630 but small for 1670. These are short pieces pressed in the mould, then trimmed, and I burnish these all over leaving them with a smooth finish. What makes them exciting is that I have made them using a genuine Black clay, which I hope will appeal to people for a number of reasons. Black clay is one of the more exotic clays I sometimes use in the studio. Although it is termed black it is actually a very dark brown. A line of milling is added to the rim as originals had. The pipes are approx 5 inches long (15cm). Bowl chamber is approx 12mm dia by approx 20mm deep. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This style pipe has a bowl form that would be suitable for the time period of 1630 through to 1670 so it covers quite a time range for re-enactments. The style would be more suited for a mid-range date of 1650, being larger for 1630 but small for 1670. These are short pieces pressed in the mould, then trimmed, and I burnish these all over leaving them with a smooth finish. What makes them exciting is that I have made them using a Red clay, which I hope will appeal to people for a number of reasons. Red clay is one of the more colourful clays I sometimes use in the studio and as historians will know, a number of clay pipes made from Red clays were discovered at Colonial sites such as Port Royal. A line of milling is added to the rim as originals had. The pipes are approx 5 inches long (15cm). Bowl chamber is approx 12mm dia by approx 20mm deep. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

A style based on the small bulbous pipes smoked in the 1640 period in England close to the beginning of the Civil War. The design would also cover a date range of around 1630-1650. They are all neatly hand-burnished with a smooth surface and I have added a line of milling on the rim as originals had.

Stem length 8½ inches (22cm). Bowl chamber size approx 11mm dia x 22mm deep. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

A style based on the bulbous pipes smoked in the 1650 period in England at the end of the Civil War. The design would also cover a date range of around 1640-1660. They are all neatly hand-burnished with a smooth surface and I have added a line of milling on the rim as originals had.

Stem length 8½ inches (22cm). Bowl chamber size approx 11mm dia x 26mm deep. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

A pipe based on styles smoked in the 1650-60 period and suitable for English, Dutch, German or American re-enactments. These are approx 8½ inches long (22cm) and are hand-burnished on the bowl and stem making them lovely and smooth. They have a slightly bulbous shape with thick walls. A line of milling is added to the rim as originals had. Bowl chamber is approx 12mm dia by approx 27mm deep. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

I created this design several years ago based on original clay pipes in my collection made for early Dutch Mariners of the 17th Century. The original idea for this pipe is thought to have been based on the Biblical character of Jonah and the Whale, although I think the creature on the stem looks more like a sea serpent with scales and teeth, which a whale would not have. It might even be that they were first produced because of tales of early colonists in the Florida swamps who were confronted with crocodiles.

This pipe is 19cm long (Approx 7 inches) and can be smoked, with a chamber size of approx 12mm diameter at the rim and depth of about 28mm. The surface has been fettled and hand-burnished to a high standard. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This design once again takes inspiration from original pieces in my collection dating from the mid to late 17th Century and brings them to life. Mulberry pipes were produced by several makers in England and they were a popular choice for smokers, as few clays were decorated at that time. I hope you will find it appeals in this Century too!

Stem length 7 inches (18cm). The smoking chamber size is approx 35mm deep and 14mm diameter on the inside at the rim. The surface is all hand-burnished on the stem and part bowl, you can see the stroke lines of hand burnishing in the picture here. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This pipe is suitable for re-enactments of the whole of the 18th Century. The bowl form is a stylised version of the fashionable funnel/egg shaped bowls used by the Dutch during that period. Originals were often much longer than my version, but the length is very suitable at 4½ inches (11cm), being not too short for general use but not long enough to break too easily.

Bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 15mm, depth of smoking chamber approx 35mm. There is a line of fine milling right on the rim edge. The pipe is made to a high standard and hand stroke-burnished to a smooth touch just like originals. Mouth tip is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This is my own version of a traditional Dutch clay pipe with an "egg" shaped bowl. It was inspired by the shapes of Dutch pipes of the period from c.1750 onwards and would suit this earlier date and throughout the 19th and 20th Century.

Stem length 9½ inches (24cm). The smoking chamber size is approx 30mm deep and 15mm diameter on the inside at the rim. The surface is all hand-burnished and I have added a milled pattern on the edge of the rim. Mouth tip is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This is another design which copies original West County English tavern pipes often found in the area of Devon. Pipes of this length were often referred to as Aldermans. This is a well-made pipe with a large bowl.

Stem length 10 inches (25cm). The smoking chamber size is approx 35mm deep and 17mm diameter on the inside at the rim. The surface is all hand-burnished. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

Based on original pieces from my collection. The pipe bowl has a bulbous shape and the style of those smoked in England at the beginning of the 18th Century. These are suitable for re-enactments of a date of around 1680-1730. Pipes of this length were often referred to as Aldermans.

Stem length 11½ inches (29cm). The smoking chamber size is approx 35mm deep and 15mm diameter on the inside at the rim. The surface is all hand-burnished. The mouth end is NOT Glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This is one of my designs based on a more robust form of English clay pipe that would have been in fashion between c.1680 and 1740. The bowl is plain all over except for a part-milled pattern on the rim as traditionals would have had. The stem of this piece I chose to be approx 7 inches long with a strong join to the bowl. The smoking chamber size is approx 35mm deep and 16mm diameter on the inside at the rim. The surface is all hand-burnished on the bowl and along the stem giving it that artistic personal touch to each one. I can recommend this pipe as a good one to buy which I created to last a bit longer than the longer narrower pieces. The mouth end is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

A traditional London-style tavern pipe, based on original pieces found in The Big City dating from the period 1700 to 1740. This is a design that I made several years ago that was used in a TV documentary, as the photograph included of the actor shows (image is copyright).

Stem length about 32cm (Approx 13 inches) and the pipe has a tall slender bowl which has some milling to the rim. The smoking chamber size is approx 15mm diameter at the rim and 40mm deep. The mouth end is NOT glazed. The finish on these is hand-burnished.

The pipe can be smoked.

This design has a stylised bowl form based on traditional English pipes covering a date range from about 1750 to 1800 primarily, however similar copies of this style were in use during the 19th Century as well. Ideal for reenactments. This pipe was popular in the mid 18th century when examples can be found with coats of arms and naval events depicted on the sides of the bowl. I have given this pipe a curved stem and please note that the curve will vary on each batch some being more steeply formed than others.

Stem length is 9 inches (22cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 16mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 30mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand-burnished to a smooth touch. Mouth tip NOT coated.

The pipe can be smoked.

A stylised bowl form based on traditional English Churchwarden pipes covering a date range from about 1780 to the early 20th Century and I chose the name Dawnmist "Phoenix" for this pipe. It is ideal for reenactments.

Stem length is 9 inches (22cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 16mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 30mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand-burnished to a smooth touch. Mouth tip NOT coated.

The pipe can be smoked.

NOTE: LAST ONE IN STOCK HAS SLIGHTLY CURVED STEM NOT STRAIGHT

NEW: Sept 2013. I am pleased to release this new design for sale. I have based this on original English pipes smoked in the Napoleonic period of c.1790-1810. It is perfect for reenactments and would even just fit the American War of Independance time period. I have original pipe bowls of this design in my private collection with the rib and dot design which was very much in fashion back then.

Stem length is 9 inches (22cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 16mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 30mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand-burnished to a smooth touch. Mouth tip NOT coated.

The pipe can be smoked.

This is my version of a traditional Irish clay pipe. The design has a harp on one side with shamrock on the other and I have glazed the mouth end pale apple green which gives it a lovely touch. The style of pipe is similar to original 19th Century pieces and has a short stem (a real nose warmer!) with a good-sized bowl. A perfect pipe as a gift or for your own use.

Stem length is just under 3 inches (7cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 17mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 33mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand-burnished to a smooth touch.

The pipe can be smoked.

This design takes us back to the time period of c.1870-1930 and is similar to original pieces. I have taken a traditional mariner's theme with a sailing ship and an anchor. It has a short stem (a real nose warmer!) with a good-sized bowl. A perfect pipe as a gift or for your own use and ideal if you have a boat or like to sit by the coast. Send me a picture of you with this pipe on the sea!

Stem length is just under 3 inches (7cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 17mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 33mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand-burnished to a smooth touch. The mouth tip is glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This is my version of a traditional short Cutty clay pipe. The design is based on originals that would have been in use by working men of the late 19th Century and through the 20th (c.1880-1960). Cutty pipes are the sort that could be held in the mouth while working (a real nose warmer!).

Stem length is just under 3 inches (7cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 17mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 33mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand stroke-burnished to a smooth touch. The mouth tip is glazed apple green.

The pipe can be smoked.

Made entirely from real BLACK clay which is actually a very dark brown colour.
This is my version of a traditional short Cutty clay pipe. The design is based on originals that would have been in use by working men of the late 19th Century and through the 20th (c.1880-1960). Cutty pipes are the sort that could be held in the mouth while working (a real nose warmer!).

Stem length is 3 inches (9cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 17mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 33mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand stroke-burnished to a smooth touch. The mouth tip is NOT glazed as black clay tends to be less porous and not sticky like white clay.

The pipe can be smoked.

Made entirely from Terracotta clay.
This is my version of a traditional short Cutty clay pipe. The design is based on originals that would have been in use by working men of the late 19th Century and through the 20th (c.1880-1960). Cutty pipes are the sort that could be held in the mouth while working (a real nose warmer!).

Stem length is 3 inches (9cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 17mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 33mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand stroke-burnished to a smooth touch. The mouth tip is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

Based on traditional Upright style clays that would have been in use from the 1880 period and continued to be popular into the 20th Century.

Stem length is 3 inches (8cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 17mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 35mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand stroke-burnished to a smooth touch. The mouth tip is glazed apple green.

The pipe can be smoked.

Based on traditional style clays that would have been in use from the 1880 period and continued to be popular into the 20th Century. I have called this style a Dawnmist Adventurer and I really like the stylish shape of the bowl on these and the accentuated grip on the base.

Stem length is 4 inches (10cm), bowl internal diameter at the rim approx 17mm, depth of smoking chamber approx. 40mm. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand stroke-burnished to a smooth touch. The mouth tip is glazed apple green.

The pipe can be smoked.

A new design which departs from the usual clay pipe shape taking on the form of a tube with an upturned mouth. My idea was inspired by the shape of a cigar and I was curious to make this item with a long almost hollow interior apart from a portion at the mouth end. I anticipate that the smoker would pack tobacco either all the way, or part of the way along the pipe.

Length is 5 inches (12cm), internal diameter at the rim approx 12mm, depth of smoking chamber varies but is approx. 3 inches 80mm. The diameter of the body is 3/4 inch 20mm at the widest point. The pipe is well made only by myself and hand stroke-burnished to a smooth touch. The mouth tip is glazed apple green.

The pipe can be smoked.

Every now and then I take up the challenge of making a one-off piece. This is you chance to own one of these very special creations!

This is figural clay pipe shaped entirely as an alligator where the bowl of the pipe is inside the body and the tail forms the stem. It took me several sessions over a five day period to model this one, taking care in drawing my design to begin with and then gradually shaping and sculpting the form of this beast! This sort of creation requires concentration, care in handling in the un-fired soft state as well as an eye for transferring the proportions from a drawing into the actual 3D model. Once the initial shape is done care is also needed in applying the fine details while it gradually dries.

After it was fired another process is involved which is the application of coloured glazes. I chose several colours and textures of glaze to compliment the features of the creature - glossy greens creating a wet swampy feel and mottled reds creating a crazed look like swamp mud and mosses. The pipe was fired a second time to fix the glazes in place.

I think you will agree this little monster is indeed a special creation and not such an ugly scarey beast but rather cute looking too. This is a one-off piece and I will not likely ever make another like it so buy it while you have the chance. To the lucky purchaser I hope that you will enjoy many years of pleasure from having this unique collector's clay pipe.

The pipe can be smoked, the green glaze on the tail tip provides a smooth, durable non-stick mouth tip.
Length from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail is 15cm (6 inches).
Height from the base of the feet to the top of the head is 7cm (3 inches).
Bowl chamber inside dimensions are 2cm diameter (3/4 inch) by 3cm deep (1 and a bit inch).
Stem hole diameter approx 2mm diameter.

A design that I first produced several years ago, this is a miniature pipe with a rustic pattern on the bowl. It will hold a small amount of tobacco. The surface is hand-burnished and silky smooth to the touch. The mouth end is glazed (apple green) on a slightly curving stem. Stem length approx 12cm (5 inches), smoking chamber approx 12mm dia x 22mm deep.

The pipe can be smoked.

NEW Sept 2013. One of my latest small pipe designs. I call this a Dawnmist "Minimist" pipe. The bowl size allows just a pinch of tobacco and it is ideal to carry around as a pocket pipe or for testing out flavours.
Stem length approx 8cm (3 and a half inches), smoking chamber approx 10mm dia x 22mm deep (3/4 inch deep).

The pipe can be smoked.

This is a traditional English style Churchwarden pipe as would have been popular in the 1770-1930 period. It has a long narrow stem of approx 28cm (11 inches). The smoking chamber is 20mm dia. x 38mm deep. The pipe is moulded, then I hand-burnish the whole surface. The mouth tip is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

This design is one I produced about 7 years ago. It is a stylised early 18th Century pipe and I have given it additionally expressional features. It has a long narrow stem of approx (25cm) 10 inches. The smoking chamber is 16mm dia. x 35mm deep. The pipe is moulded, then I hand-burnish the whole surface. The mouth tip is NOT glazed.

The pipe can be smoked.

My Limited Edition Vampire design is a horror pipe indeed. It took several months to complete this project from the design of the master and the making of the mould. I hope you will be thrilled and chilled by this piece.

This creation evolved from using a Vampire portrait and then choosing bat wings to wrap around the head. The base of the bowl has a bow-tie like Dracula from the movies. The face has glazed features such as eyes, brows and fangs while there are drools of blood coming from the fangs. The mouth tip on the pipe is dipped in deep red glaze which has been fired on, forever.

Stem length 12cm (5 inches). Bowl chamber sizes: 17mm dia. x 30mm deep. This pipe can be smoked.

During the 19th Century a number of well-known pipe making firms produced portrait pipes of many famous people of their time which are now sought after by collectors. As a clay pipe maker I am carrying the tradition through into the 21st Century and from time to time intend to bring some limited edition pipes to my inventory. This pipe is a tribute to the world famous pop icon Michael Jackson.

I have added real gold lustre to the base of the pipe and in his hair I have used lines of Platinum. The pipe has a socket with a cork and comes with a stem which will fit into this so that you can smoke it if you wish to. You may prefer just to display this pipe in your collection.

I have not made more than 20 of these and so each piece has its own number. Please enquire to see which pieces are left as the hair colour varies on each pipe, although the pipe will be one of those shown in the image.

The pipe can be smoked.

These are pipes that were originally produced in England from 1879 and for over 100 years until very recently when production stopped. They are not designs that were made by myself (Dawnmist Studio) but are pipes I have purchased a batch of for resale. I have added a pale green glaze to the mouth tips and fired them in my kiln. Originally they were produced by past clay pipe makers as novelty items or for testing small amounts of tobacco. They can be smoked and are ideal for a small amount of tobacco or for display. I think they are perfect items for Hobbits, Pixies, Elves, Fairies, Trolls, Goblins and Little People!

MINIATURE PIPES: Stem length about 7cm. The smoking chamber size is approx 10mm diameter by 25mm deep. I have added a pale green mouth tip fired on glaze on these.

The pipe can be smoked.