Gold plated Ink Pen with ebonized wooden handle and case, c. 1890s-early 1900s

Name/Title

Gold plated Ink Pen with ebonized wooden handle and case, c. 1890s-early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.22

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.22 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C- 1890's - early 1900's Object: Ink Pen and Case. Description: Detachable gold plated ink pen with ebonized wood handle. Pen housed in original red velvet lined presentation or traveling case, covered in simulated black colored leather and brass catch. Pen point Signed "Atkin and Co. #5". Size: Case L - 5 1/2 x W - 1 inches. Pen assembled L-7 inches. History of Object: Writing pen belonging to Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Toye, longtime residents of the City. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox. Date: 7-12-1993