Record ID: LVPL-15CF62
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead pipe tamper of post-medieval date (c.AD 1620-1900). The Object depicts a figure standing with both arms falling by the side however one is slightly raised. One leg has a more pronounced boot cuff, and the figure is wearing a long coat, the object is heavily worn so all other detail is lost. The figure stands on an oval shaped based. The object has a grey and cream patina and is heavily pitted. Dimensions: Length 40.1mm, Width 14.5mm, Thickness 9.9mm, Weight 9.72g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F3CBE7
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pipe tamper (stopper) of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). Over 75% of the pip tamper is present, with the stopper part missing. It is sub-rectangular in plan, with a moulded scene at the top forming a handle, and the remains of a stopper projecting from the base, with a patinated break. Both sides of the handle are moulded. One face shows an erotic or bawdy scene of a man and woman copulating under the canopy of a tree. Both figures are standing and the woman has her left leg raised to the horizontal, supported by the man's…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DB7D14
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy figurine of a soldier or knight modelled in three dimensions and dressed in a suit of armour of 16th century style, with crested helmet, breastplate, pauldrons and tassets. The right arm is outstretched, the left posed by the hip. The feet are missing. Probably from an 18th century pipe tamper. See also IOW-7AC8F7, BH-26E7C7, SF7378, BH-5852A2
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-755FF4
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable pipe tamper dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800).  The object consists of a flat circular base above which is a short globular section and then raised transverse collar. Extending from this is a circular sectioned stem that gradually narrows to the top before terminating in a worn break. The object has a light green patina. Dimensions: Length 45mm; diameter (base) 18.2mm; width (stem) 6.2mm; weight 15.4g The base would be used for tamping down the tobacco in the bowl of a pipe as it is being packed, as well as for cru…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E3B29B
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pipe tamper in the form of an upright hand grasping a cylindrical object with flared end (probably a scroll) The hand has long moulded fingers wrapped around the bar and a thumb and hollowed palm below. The bar flares to each end, terminanting in a flat, circular face. The ends of the bar are decorated, one end with a single circumferetnial groove, theopposite ned with two. The wrist of the hand tapers to a collar approximately halfway down the shaft, perhaps representing a cuff. The collar is decorated with a curcumferential ridge top and bottom…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4EC2F0
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy figurine possibly from a pipe tamper and dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1850). The figurine is in the form of a nude male standing forwards and holding his erect phallus which is incomplete. The entire genitalia is exaggerated. The figure terminates in a worn break with incomplete legs. The object has a pitted surface and a light green patina. Dimensions: Length 49.3mm; width 18.8mm; weight 25.14g The figurine is similar to 'bawdy' pipe tampers recorded under:  CPAT-FE53F7; WMID-468981 and CORN-EE248A
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-22CB32
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very dark patinated copper alloy pipe tamper. Signet ring with RC, integral pipe tamper. Possibly chain fob. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1800 Height: 41.4mm, Width: 20.4mm, Thickness: 12.7mm, Weight: 7.77gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8FA29
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy figurine, probably a pipe tamper dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1800). The figurine is in the form of a man, seemingly naked apart from a flat topped hat on his head. The figure is standing and holding his erect phallus which is incomplete. The entire genitalia is exaggerated. The figure terminates in a worn break with incomplete legs. The reverse is flat with a slightly concaved edge. The object has a smooth dark cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Length 50.1mm; width 11mm; thickness 5.3mm; weight 21.92g A similar example is recorded under …
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-275615
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pipe tamper probably dating to the Post Medieval to early Modern period. A moulded depiction of a clenched hand gripping a scroll terminating in an old break beneath. The surface is slightly corroded displaying a patchy green patina. Height 15.8mm, width 44.2mm, weight 11.2g. Complete examples on this database can be seen at HAMP-D64DFB and ESS-581D63, with a similar incomplete example at SUR-48E9F2.
Created on: Saturday 13th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-5429E5
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval pipe stopper (tamper) in the form of a figurine of Mercury, of probable 18th- or 19th-century date (c. AD 1700-1900). Only the flared stopper part of this object that would have extended from the base of the figure's right foot is missing. The anthropomorphic figurine is naked standing in contrapposto position with the weight on his right leg. He wears a helmet or petasos from which spring large wings, once moulded with longitudinal grooves and transverse dashes to represent feathers on both faces. The fac…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A08406
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy left hand and sleeved/collared lower arm, probably an incomplete pipe tamper of post medieval date (c AD 1600-1900). The palm of the hand is open with the fingers and thumb spread out. The tops of all the five digits are broken. The hand is slightly curled and may once possibly have held something aloft, for example a clay pipe. The object has a collared stem above the wrist with what appears to be a short section of the lower part of a sleeve consisting of a wider segmented barrel cuff adjoined by a narrower collar, a pinched in section which then widens out into t…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-4926A5
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy pipe tamper, with anthropomorphic openwork handle, dating to c AD 1700 - 1850. The figures within the handle, with just three legs still apparent, are half missing to an early break. The column handle is complete with a buffer base and collars at the half way point and immediately under the handle. The handle has a flat, plain reverse. Dimensions: Height: 52.9 mm Width: 30.3 mm Weight: 23.14 g The handle may depict an erotic scene of a couple copulating, with a pos…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-33869E
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable pipe tamper of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The object consists of a pedestal style, with a flat circular base above which is a short globular section and then raised transverse collar. Beyond this is an oval cross sectioned conical shaft. This ends in a transverse break. The surface has an incomplete reddish green patina. The tamper is 44.8mm long, 12.7mm in diameter, and weighs 7.17 grams. The 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 toge…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: BERK-232F23
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount, possibly from a pipe tamper, of post medieval date (c. AD 1650-1800). The terminal is in the form of a monkey shown in a seated position with thumb in mouth (now broken). The face is stylised with large eyes situated close to the mouth. Two stub like circular shaped ears extend from the upper edge of the head. The monkey's left arm is raised to the head but broken, and its thumb is inserted (being sucked) into its mouth; the right paw is placed on the right leg / knee.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-79BDC5
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pipe tamper ring of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1600-1900). The object consists of a cast finger ring with an integral knopped projection at the bottom and a sub-oval bezel. The bezel is 12.85mm wide and 14.48mm long and has no surviving decoration on it. The band and bezel have a combined thickness of 1.78mm. The band has a pointed oval, lenticular cross section and varies in width, tapering from 4.64mm and 4.71mm either side of the bezel to 3.59mm and 3.48mm wide at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, and expanding to 5.24mm wide at 6 o'…
Created on: Sunday 5th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-290C26
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Post Medieval pipe tamper dating to c.1600-1800 AD. The object is anthropomorphic in the shape and depicts a male figure. The figure has a rounded face and moulded nose and eyes. Expanding outwards from his chin is a long triangular beard. He appears to be wearing a hat or cloak of some kind and on his arms and back are moulded lines possibly indicating clothing. He appears to be naked from the waist down. The buttocks are well defined but his genitalia appear to be separate from his waist and instead presented down by his feet towards t…
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-E901F6
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pipe tamper of post medieval date (c. AD 1600-1800). The object is of a pedestal style, with a flat circular circular base above which are two raised collars about 5.3mm apart, with a waisted section between and above a circular sectioned tapering shaft. The shaft terminates with a collar surmounted by a sub-cuboid projection (4.74mm long and 4.33mm wide) for attachment to a handle. The object has a reddish brown patina, and is heavily corroded between the lower collar and the base. The decorative finial is missing. Measur…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: DEV-D6FB40
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy pipe tamper combined with a seal matrix bezel of post-medieval date, c. AD. 1600-1800. The object is in the form of a signet ring at one end; beneath the ring loop is a narrow shaft which flares out slightly to a small flat circular tamper plate, at the terminal end of the object. The pipe tamper is integral to the signet ring.The ring loop is roughly D-shaped when looked at from the side and the ring loop itself has wide shoulders leading up to the bezel. The signet ring has a flat upper surface in the form of a sub-hexa…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-99F618
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval-modern copper alloy pipe tamper, moulded in the form of a horse's leg and hoof dating to c AD 1700 - 1900. The hoof and leg are finely moulded.  The leg is moulded with the leg raised and at the top of the leg, the leg widens to form the tamper.  There is some evidence of corrosion and damage but the object is complete with a dark brown patina.  Cf other examples on the PAS database SWYOR-2FEE08, LVPL989 and SWYOR-7449E3. Dimensions: Length 52.7mm; Width 11.92; Height 22.31mm; Weight21.16g. 
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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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.