S/4684 Antique Treen 19th Century Boxwood Plumber's Turnpin

A small plumber's turnpin made of boxwood, which would have been used for opening up the end of a small lead pipe. It is a rare item to have survived. The whole has a pleasing colour and patination.

Sold 2 in. (5 cm.) High
1 in. (2.5 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1860