Silver & Jewellery - 20th April 2005

Lot 787

A rare late 17th century quill nib holder

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £2200

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Description

A rare late 17th century quill nib holder, in the form of three conjoined tubes with a pull off cap, scratched with the initials "A.D", makers mark only "NB" in a shield shaped field with pellets, unascribed, English 1670-1690, 2.6in (6.7cm) long, 0.25oz.