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Silver pen and pencil holder, with Seal Matrix at end, used by Robert Burns

Key details

Object number
3.8510
Date
1786 to 1796
On display
No

Description

Seal matrix used by Robert Burns on the end of a silver pen and pencil holder. Foliate carving on body. Ink nib and pencil nib at end. On the tapering head is a seal matrix of amber colouring incised with a bird and lettering around perimeter.


Object information

Acquisition

1920

Category

Material

Measurements

  • Diameter: 1.2(cm)
  • Height: 10.5(cm)

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