Pipe tamper

Pipe tamper in the shape of a full-length figure of Nelson, wearing a sword but without a hat. He has an award on the left side of his chest, a sash and his left hand is resting on his sword. He is stood on a short plinth.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0765
Type: Pipe tamper
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Late 19th century; late nineteenth century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 69 mm x 20 mm x 10 mm