Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pipe Tamper to the Victorian era.
This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
There is a two pronged fork, a pointed pick and a tamper for packing tobacco in the bowl of the pipe. All three pivot on a screw fitting, which also carries a suspension ring for attaching to a fob chain. An usual piece, making for a great gift idea and addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK
£18.00 Europe
£24.00 Outside Europe
Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to fork, part marks to pick and tamper.
Date :- Birmingham 1897.
Maker :- William Thorneywork.
Length including attaching loop :- 5.8 cms.
Diameter of tamper disk :- 1.1 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pipe Tamper to the Victorian era.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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