Mudlarking Thames River England Antique Clay Pipe Stem Necklace Sterling Silver

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Mudlarking Thames River England Antique Clay Pipe Stem Necklace Sterling Silver
This is a hand crafted one-of-a-kind bead necklace created with antique ceramic clay pipe stems cut into beads. The necklace measures 24" long (width 3/8" to 1/4"). The pipe stems were found along the shores of the Thames River in England. These antique smoking pipe stems have been cut into tube shaped beads. The necklace is accented with other gemstone beads...picture jasper, ocean jasper and agates. There are other ceramic beads with stripes as well. The necklace is finished with a sterling silver lobster style closure.  The ceramic clay pipe stems have aged patina with unique pattern / stains. I have included a photo of a scene on the Thames where "mudlarking" is a popular activity to collect items from centuries gone by. These are recycled ceramic pipe stems that have been sanitized. The last couple photos are of my diamond saw cutting operation used to cut the pipe stems into beads.
My photos are of the actual item you are getting. See my store for other interesting "Mudlarking" bead bracelets and earrings.
PAYMENT DETAILS:  Pay pal is our preferred method of payment.  Paypal is free and safe for the buyer.  Buyer must furnish seller with "ship to " address and preferred method of payment within 3 days after close of auction. All payment must be received within 5 days after close of auction.  Illinois residents add 7.5% sales tax.
SHIPPING DETAILS:  We ship via USPS with insurance on all our items.  If package is less than 13oz it will be sent First Class.  If package is over 13oz to 5 lbs it will be sent Priority Mail.  If package is over 5 lbs it will be sent Priority Mail or Retail Ground.     Book packages less than 5oz will be sent First Class.  Book packages over 5oz will be sent Media Mail.
We usually ship within 24 hours of payment (weekend & holidays excluded).  Please contact us if you prefer another method of shipping.  We are happy to combine multiple items to save shipping costs (if items can be put together).
RETURNS:  Buy with confidence.  We provide a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied (minus shipping cost).  Prompt return of item insures prompt refund.  Items must be sent back within 5 days after return request.  Returns must be shipped by an insured carrier. Return of this item is subject to a 20% restocking fee.
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Linda Bollenbach and Don Brookens
Brook In The Thicket     210 George St.     Anna, IL 62906
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