Pipe tamper

Pipe tamper commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The terminal is in the form of a profile portrait, in low relief, facing left without a hat. The item has an indeciphered monogram on the bottom. The back of the bust is smooth and undecorated.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0754
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Pipe tamper
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Late 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 70 mm x 30 mm x 15 mm