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Set of 19th Century Plumbers Tools
Hobson May Collection
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Set of 19th Century Plumbers Tools

19th century
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A trio of 19th century tools comprising a boxwood plumbers turnpin, a plumbers dolly or bobbin and a horse log, both in lignum vitae.

A most unusual set to add to a collection or display as an eye catching decorative feature.

c. 1890

Height of cone: 4.75" (12cm)

Diameter of cone base: 2.75" (7cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
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Hobson May Collection has dated these Antique Wooden Plumbers Tools to the 19th Century.

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SA877578
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D259
Description
A trio of 19th century tools comprising a boxwood plumbers turnpin, a plumbers dolly or bobbin and a horse log, both in lignum vitae.

A most unusual set to add to a collection or display as an eye catching decorative feature.

c. 1890

Height of cone: 4.75" (12cm)

Diameter of cone base: 2.75" (7cm)

Height
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated these Antique Wooden Plumbers Tools to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA877578
Dealers Internal Ref
D259
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A set of three 19th-century turned wooden plumber tools including a cone, a bobbin, and a rounded dresser block.
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Archive I A set of three 19th-century turned wooden plumber tools including a cone, a bobbin, and a rounded dresser block.

Set of 19th Century Plumbers Tools

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A set of three 19th-century turned wooden plumber tools including a cone, a bobbin, and a rounded dresser block.
Set of 19th Century Plumbers Tools
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A set of three 19th-century turned wooden plumber tools including a cone, a bobbin, and a rounded dresser block.
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During the 19th century, plumbers utilised turned hardwood tools such as turnpins, bobbins, and dressers to shape, expand, and smooth soft lead piping.

Dense, durable hardwoods such as boxwood, beech, or lignum vitae were chosen to withstand repeated impact without splitting or marking the soft metal.

Genuine examples display clear wood lathe turning marks, deep surface patina from handling, and subtle indentations or wear from contact with lead pipes.

These sculptural geometric wooden forms function as tactile decorative accents when grouped on bookshelves, console tables, or within curiosity cabinets.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage or splitting, and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the patina.
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