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Antique Pipe Tamper/stopper - Skulls Head
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Antique Pipe Tamper/stopper - Skulls Head

18th century
Sold 15 May 2017 · Opus Antiques
This “Antique Pipe Tamper/stopper - Skulls Head” found a buyer.

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Description

A nicely carved skulls head 18th century pipe tamper used to 'correct the draw' by pressing down the burning contents in the small round pipe bowl. Much better than getting a burnt finger! Note the charred end.

These skulls were made as "momento mori" showing the awareness to mortality and dust to dust which is what happens to both snuff and tobacco when burnt.

It measures 8cm l x 2cm w at the skull end.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA471513
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Description
A nicely carved skulls head 18th century pipe tamper used to 'correct the draw' by pressing down the burning contents in the small round pipe bowl. Much better than getting a burnt finger! Note the charred end.
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These skulls were made as "momento mori" showing the awareness to mortality and dust to dust which is what happens to both snuff and tobacco when burnt.
Opus Antiques

It measures 8cm l x 2cm w at the skull end.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA471513
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Telephone 07941 285 532
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
Verified Since Oct 2014
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Items Sold 2,404
Opus Antiques
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Antique Pipe Tamper/Stopper - Skulls Head
Antique Pipe Tamper/Stopper - Skulls Head
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Antique Pipe Tamper/Stopper - Skulls Head
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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