Nib cutter
F. West
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
steel & ivory
Measurements
100 mm (L)
Place of origin
St James's Street
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292360.1
Summary
An ivory handled nib cutter (a). Made by F. West, No.1 St. James's St. Rectangular in shape, it has the nib cutter which folds down at one end, and at the other end in the side is a slim penknife. In a red leather case (b).
Marks and inscriptions
F. WEST/No.1/ST. JAMES'S ST. (impressed in handle)
Makers and roles
F. West, manufacturer F. West, retailer