Because pipe smoking became such a popular activity and clay pipes were cheap and easy to produce it has meant that many were just thrown away once they became dirty or broken, the stem being the most usual breaking point, hence mainly only bowls are to be found. Smokers could easily afford to buy their pipes by the dozen or gross and throw them out regularly. read about how to clean a tobacco pipe
Because pipe smoking became such a popular activity and clay pipes were cheap and easy to produce it has meant that many were just thrown away once they became dirty or broken, the stem being the most usual breaking point, hence mainly only bowls are to be found. Smokers could easily afford to buy their pipes by the dozen or gross and throw them out regularly. read about how to clean a tobacco pipe
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