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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