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Rare 19th Century Brass Cribbage Board Pipe Tamper
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
for sale €281     $305
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Rare 19th Century Brass Cribbage Board Pipe Tamper

19th century
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A most unusual small 19th century brass cribbage board pipe tamper combination. Inside there are some small dominoes, not a complete set and not sure what they are made from, appear to have some age but think they have been associated. Lovely condition.

L 5 cm

W 1 cm

H 1 cm

Declaration

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Brass Cribbage Pipe Tamper to the 19th Century.

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SA1144322
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Description
A most unusual small 19th century brass cribbage board pipe tamper combination.
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Inside there are some small dominoes, not a complete set and not sure what they are made from, appear to have some age but think they have been associated.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Lovely condition.

L 5 cm

W 1 cm

H 1 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Brass Cribbage Pipe Tamper to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144322
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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A nineteenth-century cast brass pipe tamper featuring a rectangular miniature cribbage scoring board connected to a turned pedestal handle.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century cast brass pipe tamper featuring a rectangular miniature cribbage scoring board connected to a turned pedestal handle.

Rare 19th Century brass cribbage board pipe tamper

Archive II A nineteenth-century cast brass pipe tamper featuring a rectangular miniature cribbage scoring board connected to a turned pedestal handle. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century cast brass pipe tamper featuring a rectangular miniature cribbage scoring board connected to a turned pedestal handle. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century cast brass pipe tamper featuring a rectangular miniature cribbage scoring board connected to a turned pedestal handle. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century cast brass pipe tamper featuring a rectangular miniature cribbage scoring board connected to a turned pedestal handle. View V
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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A nineteenth-century cast brass pipe tamper featuring a rectangular miniature cribbage scoring board connected to a turned pedestal handle.
Rare 19th Century brass cribbage board pipe tamper
Ref: SA1144322
A nineteenth-century cast brass pipe tamper featuring a rectangular miniature cribbage scoring board connected to a turned pedestal handle.
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A cribbage board pipe tamper is a combination utility object from the nineteenth century designed to pack tobacco down into a pipe bowl while serving as a compact scorekeeper for the card game cribbage.

Cast brass, bronze, lead, horn, silver, and hardwood were frequently utilised due to their heat resistance and durability during repeated use.

Authentic pieces usually feature seam lines from two-part mould casting, hand-finished detailing, natural wear patterns around the tamping foot, and age-appropriate oxidisation in low-relief areas.

These small metalwork items are best displayed as curios on a library desk, arranged inside a glass dome, or placed alongside vintage leather books and brass paperweights.

Dust the item gently using a soft microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip away natural aged patina.
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