Inkipedia
Writing Compendium for Travel
| Categories | Travel |
| Type | Compendium |
| Material | Leather, Silver |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1800 |
| Measuring | 2½ inches long |
Georgian Period traveling set dating from around the year 1800. The outer surface is shagreen, which is shark or ray skin. The internal frame, hinge & fittings are silver. Sadly, most of the nib fittings are lost but the two inkwells are still in place. There is also a combination dip pen & slide pencil inside. The nib head is detachable via a screw thread. Inside the cover is a mirror.
Sold for $246 in October 2023
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