An Excellent Victorian Silver Pipe Tamper & Picks

An excellent silver pipe tamper and picks, dating to the late Victorian period. This collectable and usable smoking related combination tool is of folding design and has three implements. There is a two pronged fork, a pointed pick and a tamper for packing tobacco in the bowl of the pipe. All three pivot on a screw fitting, which also carries a suspension ring for attaching to a fob chain. An usual piece, making for a great gift idea and addition to any collection. Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to fork, part marks to pick and tamper. Date :- Birmingham 1897. Maker :- William Thorneywork.