Record ID: LVPL-F8F6F4
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pipe tamper, of Post Medieval dating (18th Century AD). The pipe tamper is irregular in plan and profile. Approximately 50% of the tamper is present, comprising the handle. The base of the tamper is missing. The tamper depicts an erotic scene. The scene consists of a standing couple, probably engaged in sexual intercourse. The two figures are positioned facing each other. The Male (larger) figure is standing upright, with his arms around the waist of the Female (smaller) figure. The female has her legs bent and is leaning into the male figure, her …
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-032EC1
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy pipe tamper dating from the later post-medieval or early modern period, i.e. c. 1700-1900. It is complete and in good condition, depicting a standing, classically draped female with a naked child crouching by her feet, holding on to the hem of her dress. The woman also displays a classical hairdo and although the child does not show any wings, it is possible that these two are the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus, and her son, the winged child Cupid.
Created on: Thursday 6th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ribble Valley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2E4A22
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy ring pipe tamper with a roughly circular bezel that was probably originally engraved as a seal matrix or signet.On the opposite side of the ring to the bezel is a collared projection from which the screw on tamper and lower section of the reamer are missing.This style of pipe tamper denerally dates from the second half of the 17th century, but this one could date to anytime between c1650 and c1800 AD. Length is 36mm, width 26mm, depth 16mm, and the weight 6.82g. See also PUBLIC-B3C467, NMS-DE3A02, BERK-F0FF67, and WILT-C63632.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-307F54
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval pipe tamper in the form of a finger ring. The finger ring element is slightly distorted and cracked, while the main body of the tamper is missing, with only a circular section stub remaining. Probably 17th century in date. The length is 32mm, the width is 25mm and the weight 6.62g.
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-888411
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy pipe tamper. Only the armoured figure of St George holding his lance or spear remains. The dragon and the rest of the tamper are now lost. Dates to between c1700 and c1900 AD. The length is 33mm, width 16mm. Similar examples on the database include LANCUM-F1201D, BERK-703EA2 and NARC-69F5FB
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Caton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-48E257
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy post-medieval pipe tamper, dating to the period AD c.1700-c.1900. The lower part of the object consists of a circular plate radiating outwards from the standing foot, culminating in a flat base. This base would be used for tamping down the tobacco in the bowl of a pipe as it is being packed, as well as for crushing the ash together to aid relighting. The object has a brown patina.The length is 24mm, diameter is 22mm and the weight 9.14g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Sunday 20th May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-F7F405
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy unidentified object, possibly a pipe tamper or a swivel probably of later medieval or post-medieval date, c. 1400-1800. Both the obverse and reverse show moulded decoration: a man and a woman in front view on one side and a single man on the other, with a column or some kind of background hatching completing the space. None of the figures have heads and it is difficult to say if they are missing due to damage ot miscasting. They figures are nude and do not appear to have feet. They are standing on a pedestal or surface with only the swivel point/lug below.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-67A8B4
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy Pipe Tamper circa 1650 AD - 1850 AD. The object takes the form of a standing bird. The length is 53mm, the width is 38mm and the weight 13.02g. Similar examples of this object may be found on the Database, BH-0D29A4, and SUR-8DF0B3.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-67B081
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy anthropomorphic pipe tamper (c. 1700-c. 1900). The figure is probably of a male probably a soldier with arms folded and is probably from the Napoleonic period. The tamper base is circular. The length is 42mm, the width is 13mm and the weight 14.96g..
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-6D7B7F
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy pipe tamper in the shape of a hand. The object is cylindrical with two ridges before both the terminal end (which is flared and circular, the underside of which is ridged and marked in a grid pattern), and the top end. The top end is decorated with an open human hand, the littlest finger or which is missing. The width of the shaft is approx. 7mm, the tamper end is 14mm and the hand is 19mm. Dimentions: Weight 19.4g, length 53mm
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burscough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DF3D26
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A moulded copper alloy pipe tamper. It comprises a near circle with a stem under it. The stem is approximately half of the total length, and widens at the base, with a moulded in split line which forms a 'bun' like feature. It narrows progressively upwards, and under the circle than widens into a round knop. The circle is hollow, sub-rectangular inside and almost hexagonal outside, rather then being a true circle, and is not completely symmetrical. On the top, and the two sides are fixed smaller, oval plates. The plate on the top is angled towards the front slightly, and those …
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-88664D
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy pipe tamper. It takes the form of a crouching female figure, probably engaged in the act of relieving their bladder. Dates to between c. 1700 and c. 1900 AD. The length is 31mm, width 11mm. Similar examples on the database include NLM-4EF087, ESS-82ECE5, and HAMP-63CDA1.
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Morecambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-033766
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy pipe tamper dating from the early modern period, probably around 1800-1900. The pipe tamper is generally in good condition with a bright gold patina and only very small patches of corrosion. The surface is rough to the touch and looks worn. The pipe tamper handle depicts a gentleman in late 18th/early 19th century attire and hat resembling images of the older Napoleon Bonaparte (which it might well be!).
Created on: Thursday 6th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ribble Valley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-264376
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy pipe tamper in the shape of 'Britannia', the personification of Great Britain, dating from the early modern period, i.e. c. late 18th or early 19th century. The female figure is draped and wears a helmet. In her left hand she holds a shield which, around the small boos, is decorated with the stripes and colours of the British flag. She probably held something - possibly a spear or sword - in her right hand, but whatever it was, it was very fragile and is broken off. The figure is standing on a little pedestal reel which was used to tamp down the tobacco in the bowl of the…
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.