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Record ID: WILT-CF5284
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy post medieval pipe tamper. The basic design is a round coin-like disc on its side atop a narrow cylinder decorated with concentric moulded bands of varying widths. The disc is decorated on both sides with faces both of which are intended to be viewed from two seperate angles. The designs are intended to satirise the papacy. On one side the image shows a jester or fool-like figure whcih can be viewed as a cardinal when reversed. The other side shows the pope, complete with scalloped headgear which when reversed shows the devil.
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Created on: Monday 20th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WILT-06FA73
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-medieval pipe tamper. The tamper is in the form of a deer with a circular perforation at the back of the head and voided circular eyes. The top of the head has four projections consisting of two antlers and both ears, the main section of the head is elongated and terminates with a circular muzzle with a slight groove to depict a mouth and nose. Below the head the tamper has two circumferential bands before expanding outwards to a further circumferential band. The tamper narrows then expands to three circumferential bands at the seal top base.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2012
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