Interesting Tampers

[seacaptain]

The William III farthing would be from the 1695-1701 period. Although I doubt the tamper is that old. I'd guess the tamper was probably made in the 19th century. The coins are too worn to see the dates, which would be on the reverse below the figure of Britannia.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/William-III-Farthing-Pipe-Tamper-William-Halfpenny-j668-/351460016596?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51d4a641d4
Interesting that it looks like all the sellers auctions are metal detecting finds. Here's an awesome Cnut Penny. You can see on the reverse it says EDRIC ONN LUNDN. Edric would be the moneyer's name at (onn) London.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fabulous-Anglo-Saxon-Silver-CNUT-Penny-e9940-/351460007991?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51d4a62037
Here's another interesting ring/tamper he says is from the Georgian period (18th century).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/William-III-Farthing-Pipe-Tamper-William-Halfpenny-j668-/351460016596?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51d4a641d4

 

[tobyducote]

Very unique and interesting designs...bit pricey though

 

[gloucesterman]

The perfect gift for the man who has everything.

 

[okiescout]

Gloucesterman, These are beautiful tampers, albeit a little over my range.
I started collecting tampers last year. It is amazing what folks can and have come up with to achieve a tampers utility.
I wonder what Peck has in this category? It would probably blow your mind if they are on par with his pipe collection and cellar. :lol:

 

[johnnyreb]

That is a neat way to fasten the coin. Basically carve a chess bishop or similar piece and attach a coin or similar object to the top. Monogrammed poker chip maybe?

 

[sthbkr77]

There is a line of tampers similar in style available at several of the shops in Colonial Williamsburg VA. I grabbed a Washington one last trip and plan to pick one up every visit. Worth checking out if your travels take you that way.

 

[johnnyreb]

I've been thinking that some of this stabilized Cholla cactus turned down on a pen lathe, with a copper or brass end cap would make a beautiful tamper.