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Inkhorn and case
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
Probably England; Europe
Materials
- Horn (ovine)
- Shellac
- Leather
- Quill
- Iron
- Dragon's blood
- Cork
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
2010.0012.033 A-I
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds drawn from the Centenary Fund
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Object Number
2010.0012.033 A-I
Object Name
Inkhorn and case
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.) - Roland Cadle
Place of Origin
Probably England; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, on side
Inscription: three symbols including a star (cutler's marks) and "5" stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Horn (ovine)
- Shellac
- Leather
- Quill
- Iron
- Dragon's blood
- Cork
- Pewter
Techniques
- Turned
Dimensions (inches)
1.4 (H) x 6.7 (L) x 1.8 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.5 (H) x 17 (L) x 4.5 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Dimensions given are for A-B overall. Overall dimensions for E-I are L.16.0 cm. x diam. 3.2 cm.
Dimensions for:
C (quill): L.11.7 cm
D (quill): L.12.5 cm
E (pen knife): L.7 cm
F: L.7 cm x diam. 2.5 cm
G: L.4 cm x diam. 2.5 cm
H: L.2 cm x diam. 3 cm
I: L. 3 cm x diam. 3.2 cm