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2012.110
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Description

An example of a penner or writing set. The set consists of a turned bone inkwell, sander, knife (which fits into top of horn) & quill, in a cuir bouilli (boiled leather) case.

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Notes

Alan Cole
Penner consisting of turned bone inkwell, sander, knife (which screws into the top of its horn base) & quill, in a cuir bouilli case 1650 -1680, but similar sets have been dated to the 15th century.
The generous gift of Mr. K. Bearne.

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Collection

Mediaeval and Renaissance Scribal Tools

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Object Type

Writing set

Category

Writing set

Materials

bone

leather

metal

quill

Dimensions

w: 46, h: 113, d: -