Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
This cylindrical whitewood container unscrews in three sections. The bottom section still contains the original ink bottle. The main compartment would have been for nibs etc.
The sides are decorated with painted bands of red, yellow and black stringing. The Penner features its original green printed label reading ‘A Tunbridge Wells Gift’.
It measures 10.6cm h x 2.8cm w.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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An Antique Tunbridge Ware Georgian Penner
