Inkipedia
Turtle Pen Wipe
| Categories | Accessories |
| Type | Pen Wipe |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 3” x 1 ½” x 1 ½” high |
Pen wipes were used to clean pen nibs and prevent clogging. The user dipped the pen into the bristles (in this case, the turtle’s shell) to wipe off excess ink.
Sold for $132 in November 2020
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