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Description: | Post Medieval (18th to 19th century) cast copper alloy pipe tamper. The handle is in the form of a standing male figure wearing a short jacket, pantaloons and a circular flat hat with central knop. The figures right arm is raised, holding a long horn or possibly a pipe. The left arm is broken just above the elbow. There are broken projections along the length of both legs, possibly representing boots. The figure is standing on a cylindrical base which is divided into four sections by cast depressions. The lower section expands out slightly. It is mid-green in patina. It is 55.71mm long, the base has a diameter of 7.44mm and it weighs 11.1g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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