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Set of Six Vintage Miniature Patinated Brass Animal Figurines / Pipe Tampers

About the Item

Charming set of six small animal-form tobacco pipe tampers/figurines (ca. 1950s, Austria). Includes a long-billed pelican, stork, giraffe, deer, horse or zebra, and elephant (all but the elephant feature a round flat bottom for tamping tobacco down). Original, unpolished condition with patina (verdigris in some places) and wear consistent with age/use. Giraffe: H: 2.5" x Diameter: 1" Long-billed Pelican: H: 1.63" x Diameter: 1" Deer/Horse: H: 2" x L: 1.63" x D: 0.75" Elephant: H: 1.5" x L: 1.5" x D: 0.38" Stork: H: 1.75" x L: 1.5" x D: 1" Deer: H: 2.13" x L: 1.13" x D: 0.88"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.13 in (5.42 cm)Width: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Original, unpolished condition with patina (verdigris in some places) and wear consistent with age/use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000047101stDibs: LU1444240870922

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