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
- 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)
Themes
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