Summary
Quill pen cutter made by Savigny & Co, London, circa 1810-1850. It was used for cutting the points on quill pens.
Savigny & Co were a London based razor and surgical instrument maker, who operated from 67 James's Street from circa 1810 to 1850.
The company was then taken over by Everill, Philp Whicker (late Savigny & Co) who stayed at this address until 1872, with further company owner / name changes.
Physical Description
Quill pen cutter with an ebony handle, it consists of a silver metal cutter for cutting and splitting the quill point and an ordinary thin metal blade for preparing the quill for insertion in the point cutter.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 16 Sep 1929
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Manufacturer
Savigny & Co, 67 St James's Street, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1810-1850
Savigny & Co were in business at 67 St. James's Street, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain from 1810-1850. See https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/people/cp46740/savigny-and-company -
Inscriptions
Marked on cutter: Savigny & Co. / 67 / St. James's St. / London / S
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Object Dimensions
103 mm (Length), 18 mm (Width), 12 mm (Height)
Dimensions with cutter and blade closed.
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Overall Dimensions - Open
150 mm (Length), 20 mm (Width), 46 mm (Height)
Dimensions with cutter and blade fully extended.
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