Stunning 18th Century illustrated ‘Squirrel’ Pipe Tamper

£2,450.00

Extremely Rare and beautiful C18th Pipe Tamper in the form of a Squirrel from Boxwood. Exquisitely carved from the solid and in perfect condition. Below the squirrel are carved oak leaves which sit above superb acanthus leaves which form part of the stem above the Tamp. From the collection of ‘the’ Treen Grandfather Owen Evan-Thomas and illustrated in his treen Bible ‘DOMESTIC UTENSILS OF WOOD’ It is a privilege to now own this stunning piece of history.

Extremely Rare and beautiful C18th Pipe Tamper in the form of a Squirrel from Boxwood. Exquisitely carved from the solid and in perfect condition. Below the squirrel are carved oak leaves which sit above superb acanthus leaves which form part of the stem above the Tamp. From the collection of ‘the’ Treen Grandfather Owen Evan-Thomas and illustrated in his treen Bible ‘DOMESTIC UTENSILS OF WOOD’ It is a privilege to now own this stunning piece of history.