Penknife box
A sailor-made penknife box, carved from a single piece of wood. The sides are carved in a diamond pattern with a flying fish on the base. The sliding lid is carved with the initials 'I B' with an arrow between the two letters pointing downwards to a heart inscribed 'E L'.
Object Details
| ID: | AAA0073 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Penknife box |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 19th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 39 x 160 x 58 mm |
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