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bust
;
seal
;
tobacco-pipe-stopper
Object Type
bust
seal
tobacco-pipe-stopper
Museum number
1981,0101.239
Description
Bust; porcelain; head and shoulders of woman; glazed unpainted, white; flowing square necked dress; seal top discoloured and uneven.
Producer name
Factory of:
Chelsea Porcelain Factory
(?)
Factory of:
Charles Gouyn's Factory (formerly the Girl-in-a-Swing Factory)
(?)
Production date
1750
(circa)
Production place
Factory in:
London (England)
(? Chelsea or Bennett Street, Piccadilly)
Materials
porcelain
Technique
glazed
Dimensions
Height:
4.81 centimetres
Curator's comments
This was formerly identified as a seal-matrix, but the height suggests that it was used as a pipe tamper to press down the tobacco in a pipe making sure that it drew evenly and burnt well.
Location
Not on display
Condition
Chips to wreath on hair.
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Miss Constance May Woodward
Acquisition date
1981
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1981,0101.239