Multi propelling biro: Baste & Lange

A gold coloured metal multi propelling biro. It is octagonal in shape and has the words “BASTE & LANGE” printed 4 of the 8 sides with “SHIP STORES” engraved on another “HAMBURG TEL. 366208” on another and “WILHELMSHAVEN TEL. 28012” on the final side. The pen is slightly tarnished.

Object Details

ID: AAB0301
Collection: Food and related equipment
Type: Biro
Display location: Not on display
Places: Bristol
People: Brooks, Victor Edwin Abraham
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 10 mm x 127 mm x 10 mm