Pencil
1850-1899 (made)
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Gold propelling pencil, with a flat-cut amethyst set in the top, and a ring of turquoises round the centre. The end extends and contains a piece of graphite (the lead). There is a loose ring round the upper half, with a suspension ring attached.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gold set with turquoise and an amethyst |
| Brief description | Gold propelling pencil set with an amethyst and a ring of turquoises, Europe, 1850-1899. |
| Physical description | Gold propelling pencil, with a flat-cut amethyst set in the top, and a ring of turquoises round the centre. The end extends and contains a piece of graphite (the lead). There is a loose ring round the upper half, with a suspension ring attached. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss R. M. MacGillivray |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.125-1964 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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