Untitled
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory and metal.
Measurements
17 mm (Width) x 5 mm (Depth); 155 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10589.13
Summary
Letter opener/penknife/ruler in ivory handle.
Full description
Letter oopener/penknife/ruler, folds into ivory handle marked in black on both sides with measurements, with a metal blade stamped, * / R / on one side.
Provenance
Purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.