Pen-case
Pen Case
ca. 1797 - ca. 1815 (made)
ca. 1797 - ca. 1815 (made)
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This oblong pen-case is composed of plaques of bone carved with leaf and other ornament; the curved lid is pierced with bust-portraits of Napoleon I and the first Duke of Wellington.
Arthur Wellesley, later the 1st Duke of Wellington, was Britain's greatest military commander. His brilliant tactics and leadership brought major victories over the French in the Peninsular War of 1808-1814 and, most famously, at Waterloo on 18 June 1815. The Duke then became a politician (Prime Minister from 1828-1830) and distinguished elder statesman.
This specimen of work was executed by French prisoners at Porchester Castle, near Portsmouth, and at Norman Cross, near Peterborough, during the Napoleonic Wars (1797-1815).
Arthur Wellesley, later the 1st Duke of Wellington, was Britain's greatest military commander. His brilliant tactics and leadership brought major victories over the French in the Peninsular War of 1808-1814 and, most famously, at Waterloo on 18 June 1815. The Duke then became a politician (Prime Minister from 1828-1830) and distinguished elder statesman.
This specimen of work was executed by French prisoners at Porchester Castle, near Portsmouth, and at Norman Cross, near Peterborough, during the Napoleonic Wars (1797-1815).
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Title | Pen-case (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bone, carved and wood |
Brief description | Pen case with lid, carved bone, lid with bust-portraits of Napoleon I and the Duke of Wellington, executed by French prisoners of war, French, produced in Britain, ca. 1797-1815 |
Physical description | The case is composed of plaques of bone carved with leaf and other ornament; the curved lid is pierced with bust-portraits of Napoleon I and the first Duke of Wellington. It is oblong, with an upright at each angle forming a short moulded foot below and projecting above in the form of a dog's head. The broad edge is carved with rosettes united by a double wreath; on each long side is a similar rosette between two wing-like devices, and the lower edge is carved with lambrequins. The remaining space on the lid is occupied by a dolphin, with flags, guns and bayonets, while a projecting palmette forms a handle. Traces of colour. |
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Object history | Bought for £2. 10s. from C. Dack Esq., 4 Nene View, Peterborough in 1903. |
Production | executed by French prisoners at Porchester Castle, near Portsmouth, and at Norman Cross, near Peterborough, during the Napoleonic Wars. |
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Summary | This oblong pen-case is composed of plaques of bone carved with leaf and other ornament; the curved lid is pierced with bust-portraits of Napoleon I and the first Duke of Wellington. Arthur Wellesley, later the 1st Duke of Wellington, was Britain's greatest military commander. His brilliant tactics and leadership brought major victories over the French in the Peninsular War of 1808-1814 and, most famously, at Waterloo on 18 June 1815. The Duke then became a politician (Prime Minister from 1828-1830) and distinguished elder statesman. This specimen of work was executed by French prisoners at Porchester Castle, near Portsmouth, and at Norman Cross, near Peterborough, during the Napoleonic Wars (1797-1815). |
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Accession number | 1549&:1-1903 |
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Record created | November 25, 2008 |
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