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Horn quill holder

Side view of a quill holder showing the metal embellishments. Side view of a quill holder showing the natural patterning. Side view of a quill holder showing the natural patterning. Side view of a quill holder showing the natural patterning. Top view of a quill holder showing the interior surface. Underside view of a quill holder showing the glass base.
Side view of a quill holder showing the metal embellishments. Side view of a quill holder showing the natural patterning. Side view of a quill holder showing the natural patterning. Side view of a quill holder showing the natural patterning. Top view of a quill holder showing the interior surface. Underside view of a quill holder showing the glass base.

Classification

Description

A quill holder with a glass base and silver collar and sheild which is mounted on the side of the holder. The silver is marked Birmingham 1897. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

WCHL : 454

Date

1897

Country

Unknown

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn body of holder
metal collar and shield
glass base
Dimensions
Height
113mm
Diameter
67mm

Colour

brown