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Writing Set

c. 1830

John Hamilton Mortimer

(British, 1740–1779)

and Paul Storr

(British, 1771–1844)
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Culture
England, mid-19th century
Medium
hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case
Measurements
Overall: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2 cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.39
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gold writing set features a paper knife with an engraved blade and a green-banded malachite handle capped with ornate scrollwork. Below, a slender gold pen is segmented by deep blue stone. A short handle features tapered red and green stone panels set in chased gold. The set sits in an oval, cream-lined case with a dark red exterior and a circular white label centered inside the lid.

Writing Set

c. 1830

John Hamilton Mortimer, Paul Storr

(British, 1740–1779), (British, 1771–1844)
England, mid-19th century

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