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A small lignum vitae plumber's turnpin, which came in all sizes, usually made of a hard wood such as lignum vitae and were used for opening up the ends of lead pipes. Nowadays they make ideal paperweights. The whole has a good colour and patination.

 

English Circa 1820.

Dimensions

2¾ in. (7 cm.) High 2 in. (5 cm.) Diameter




This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

Stock number

S/2550
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