Untitled
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, lead and tortoiseshell.
Measurements
247 mm (Length); 7 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10589.9
Summary
Dip pen.
Full description
Tortoiseshell dip pen with ribbed metal grip, stamped, 5. MORDAN & CO. Sliding ring allows nib to be removed. At opposite end a metal tip holds propelling pencil lead.
Provenance
Purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.