Post-Medieval — 1654; 17th century
Virgo Madin penner
Brass travelling pen case or ‘penner’ with receptacles for a pen and inkwell, engraved with floral scrollwork, a seal, the initials W Y and inscription 'Virgo fecit, 1654'. Virgo seems to have been a member of the Madin family of Sheffield, and other examples of his work dating between 1652 and 1657 are held in private collections and the Victoria & Albert Museum (M.201-1914).
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 46.78/587a
- Object name:
- Virgo Madin penner
- Artist/Maker:
- Virgo, Madin
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- Production date:
- 1654; 17th century
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 111 mm, D 30 mm, W 20 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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