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