A very rare George III silver mounted Red Morrocan Leather Penner made circa 1790.

A very rare George III silver mounted Red Morrocan Leather Penner made circa 1790.
A very rare George III silver mounted Red Morrocan Leather Penner made circa 1790.
A very rare George III silver mounted Red Morrocan Leather Penner made circa 1790.
A very rare George III silver mounted Red Morrocan Leather Penner made circa 1790.

A very rare George III silver mounted Red Morrocan Leather Penner made circa 1790.

£895
Category

Fine Boxes

Reference

319755

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The Penner has a red Morrocan leather case with silver upper bands and a vacant oval cartouche The hinged cover opens up to reveal a removable silver pen, with nib, and a domed cover which, when unscrewed, reveals the ink reservoir. This example is one of the finest of its type we have offered. A very desirable piece in excellent original condition.



Length: 2.45 inches, 6.13cm.

Width: 1.15 inches, 2.88cm.

Year

1790

Country

London

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