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Description: | Cast copper alloy terminal, possibly from a pipe tamper of late post medieval date (1650-1750 AD). The terminal is in the form of a dog which stands on all four legs. The dog stands on a rectangular base from which a turned stem extends which expands and tapers along its length. Below the stem a cylinder (diameter 9.1mm) extends with a hand turned / cut thread. The base of the figurine is irregular with large amounts of iron staining, remnants of a fitting are possible although corrosion product makes it difficult to define. The figure of the dog is out of proportion with a relatively small body and large shoulders neck and head. The tail is shown curled upwards onto the back. Around the neck is a single colour formed from two circumferential grooves. The head is worn and abraded, but the detail on the ears and nose is cast.The terminal measures 40.1mm long, 17.1mm wide, is 7.4mm thick and weighs 13.7 grams. The dog stands 26.1mm high.The terminal is a mid - light green colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the figurine becoming asymmetrical. Where the patina has been lost a light green powdery active corrosion is present. A direct parallel for the figurine has not been found, however the cut thread and possible iron fittings suggest a later post medieval date. Pipe tampers were popular in the late 17th and 18th centuries for use with clay tobacco pipes.
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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