Pen in Case

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Pen in Case

Entry/Object ID

2008.5.2.1-2

Tags

Packages and Containers, Writing Accessories

Description

Dip pen; mother-of-pearl shaft; gold ferrule with pattern; gold pen nib marked "ALKIN AMBER & CO"; ferrule marked "7" and "JNO. HOLLAND"; black ink at nib; in wooden case; black leather exterior; green silk interior; seperated spine; base has black elastic loop at center interior and two brass hooks on exterior; black ink at both ends; top has 2 brass loops on exterior.

Dimensions

Height

16 cm

Width

18.1 cm

Depth

1.31 cm

Dimension Notes

pen: 16 long; case: 18.1 x 1.3 x 1.3

Update Date

October 28, 2021