Corkscrew and pipe tamper (Tobacco pick and tamper)

Museum Object Number 1958.0025.003 B

Object Name

Corkscrew and pipe tamper (Tobacco pick and tamper)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

England or United States, United Kingdom or United States, Europe or North America

Date

1725-1800

Materials

Iron

Techniques

Wrought

Dimensions (inches)

2.559 (L) , 0.394 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

6.5 (L) , 1 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Butler, Robin. 2009 Great British Wine Accessories 1550-1900.
• Chapter on British corkscrews: pp. 40-65