260 - 4 Dorelio Rovera Briar Wood Animal Head Pipe Tampers

4 Dorelio Rovera Briar Wood Animal Head Pipe Tampers Dorelio Rovera collection of four carved briar wood pipe tampers. The group features varied animal subjects, including a horse, a hound, and two bulldogs. Each piece is constructed with a hand-carved animal head finished in a warm, polished tone, mounted to a cylindrical briar wood shaft. A decorative metal band encircles the neck of each tool, and the bases are finished with circular metal plates. Two accompanying black leather protective pouches are present, each featuring a fold-over flap closure. The leather is impressed with a stylized DR logo on the front. The necks of the wooden figures are incised with the word ITALY. 4" H. Location: 9B CONDITION: The collection is in good condition with minor signs of use. One bulldog head has a small chip on the rear of the ear. The leather pouches show light creasing to the flaps from normal opening and closing. The metal bands and base plates exhibit typical light surface oxidation and faint scratches. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.