Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 1976

Georgian Bronze Bawdy Pipe Tamper

CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/2 in. (20.2 grams, 65 mm).

Formed as a copulating couple with a dog standing on the head and buttocks of the female; bell-shaped finial with hatched underside. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Lincolnshire, UK.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1976

Georgian Bronze Bawdy Pipe Tamper

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Wall Cabinet Containing an Assembly of Military and Livery Badges
    Wall Cabinet Containing an Assembly of Military and Livery Badges

    Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £500

    A display of forty-six livery and military badges and metalled horse trappings, housed in a glazed wall cabinet with opening front. 23.8 kg, 132 x 68 x 14 cm



    Ex Morningthorpe Manor, Norfolk, UK.

    The parish of Morningthorpe is situated in south Norfolk, east of Long Stratton and west of Hempnall. The parish was certainly well established by the time of the Norman Conquest, its population, land ownership and productive resources being detailed in the Domesday Book of 1086.

    Lot Details

  • Ethiopian White Metal Cross Pendant
    Ethiopian White Metal Cross Pendant
    19th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

    Broad and flat with dense interlaced panel to the centre of the obverse, punched border; trefoil lug to the ends of three arms, hinge above with triangular panel and loop 8.04 grams, 75 mm



    Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

    Lot Details

  • Stuart Period Gold and Garnet Mount
    Stuart Period Gold and Garnet Mount
    Circa 17th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

    Quatrefoil with four lateral loops, central stud with inset garnet cloison. 0.93 grams, 13 mm



    Ex European collection, 1990s. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list