Early 19th c. Lignum Vitae Plumber's Turnpin c.1840 Sports brass accents and "Scoop On"/"Scoop

brass accents and "Scoop On"/"Scoop Off" balancing arm

Breaks down to eleven pieces

Screw: H 12 in

Drawers: H 1 in

Flag: W 11" H 7"

Early 19th c. Lignum Vitae Plumber's Turnpin c.1840 Sports brass accents and "Scoop On"/"ScoopABOUT A 19th century plumber's turnpin, which came in all sizes, usually made of a hard wood such as Lignum Vitae. Used for opening up the ends of lead pipes, hence the indented lines on the piece. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1840 1850. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Lignum Vitae CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 4. 5 in. Diameter 3 in. HISTORY Argentine lignum vitae, native to South America, is an extremely