Hardstone-set gold pen from a writing set, England, c. 1830
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1830
Museum specimen in the Cleveland Museum of Art (accession 2009.39.b): Pen from a Writing Set, dated c. 1830, attributed to England, mid-19th century. Medium: hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case.
Dimensions: Overall: 16.2 x 1 x 1 cm (6 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.). Maker per museum: John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779), Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844).
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics
- Medium
- hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case
- Dimensions
- Overall: 16.2 x 1 x 1 cm (6 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Catalogue references
- Catalogue2009.39.b
Research required
- Research required: this record documents one museum specimen; type boundaries, varieties and specialist references have not been verified.