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Antique Early Metalware Single 19thc Brass Pipe Tamper, Seal & Pricker Combination. English C1870-90.
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Antique Early Metalware Single 19thc Brass Pipe Tamper, Seal & Pricker Combination. English C1870-90.

19th century
Sold 1 February 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A fine example of a late 19thc brass pipe tamper, which unscrews to reveal a pricker, that would be used to clean out the hole in the bowl of the pipe...which can get tarred up with burnt tobacco...it is also a seal with the owners initials W.P.....it has crosshatch decoration on the base....in very good condition and must certainly be one for the collector..!

English. C1870-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.7cm (2.24")
Width
1.3cm (0.51")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Pipe Tamper to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1042701
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 7882
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Description
A fine example of a late 19thc brass pipe tamper, which unscrews to reveal a pricker, that would be used to clean out the hole in the bowl of the pipe...which can get tarred up with burnt tobacco...it is also a seal with the owners initials W.P.....it has crosshatch decoration on the base....in very good condition and must certainly be one for the collector..!

English. C1870-90.

Height
5.7cm (2.24")
Width
1.3cm (0.51")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Pipe Tamper to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042701
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 7882
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A small cylindrical antique brass pipe tamper featuring turned rings and a cross-hatched face against a plain white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small cylindrical antique brass pipe tamper featuring turned rings and a cross-hatched face against a plain white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware Single 19thc Brass Pipe Tamper, Seal & Pricker Combination. English C1870-90.

Archive II A small cylindrical antique brass pipe tamper featuring turned rings and a cross-hatched face against a plain white background. View II
Archive III A small cylindrical antique brass pipe tamper featuring turned rings and a cross-hatched face against a plain white background. View III
Archive IV A small cylindrical antique brass pipe tamper featuring turned rings and a cross-hatched face against a plain white background. View IV
Archive V A small cylindrical antique brass pipe tamper featuring turned rings and a cross-hatched face against a plain white background. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
Location
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwmarkseabrookcom
Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 37
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A small cylindrical antique brass pipe tamper featuring turned rings and a cross-hatched face against a plain white background.
Antique Early Metalware Single 19thc Brass Pipe Tamper, Seal & Pricker Combination. English C1870-90.
Ref: SA1042701
A small cylindrical antique brass pipe tamper featuring turned rings and a cross-hatched face against a plain white background.
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  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned rings, Cross-hatched face, Cylindrical shaft
  • SizeH 5.7 cm (2 in) x W 1.3 cm (1 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Pipe tampers have been utilised since the late 16th century to pack tobacco down evenly within a pipe bowl, ensuring a consistent and controlled burn. Over time, multifunction variants incorporating wax seals and prickers emerged as practical everyday carry items for gentlemen.

These pocket tools were typically cast from copper alloys such as brass or bronze, often using sand-casting or lost-wax techniques, followed by hand-finishing with turned decorative rings and cross-hatched patterning.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural age-related patination, casting irregularities, minor wear to high points, and hand-tooled details rather than modern machine stamping or uniform synthetic finishes.

Small objects of vertu like this are ideal for display on a desk, within a cabinet of curiosities, or styled alongside books on a shelf as part of a curated vignette.

Preserve the original surface by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth; avoid harsh metal polishes or chemical cleaners that strip away historical patina.
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