Nantgarw China Works - Clay Pipe Mould

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A vintage cast iron mold used for crafting clay pipes circa 1870 sits quietly on display, its intricate design a testament to the industrious era in which it was crafted. At the Nantgarw China Works, a staggering 10,000 clay pipes were manufactured each week, a remarkable feat that continued unabated until the dawn of the 1920s, when the emergence of cigarettes brought an abrupt end to this thriving industry.