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Description: | A cast copper alloy object which is the same design as 18th and 19th century pipe tampers but seems unusually large. The object is in the form of a clenched fist holding a rod or scroll. This design is fairly common for pipe tampers (see Detector Finds by Gordon Bailey, page 60). Compare YORYM-C13371 and NCL-798160. However, this example seem significantly larger than is normal, so it may have had another function. The wrist on this example is plain though often sleeves or collars are depicted. The object has a patchy green patina with some brass showing and some smooth dark brown areas.
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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