{"product_id":"an-unusual-18th-century-penknife-and-case-c1780","title":"An unusual 18th century penknife and case. c1780","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare writing accessory when a penknife was exactly that: for cutting quills for writing! It has a domestic animal bone handle (as can be seen by the distinctive flecking in the material) and a steel blade. The maker's mark is Thomas Bower and Son. c1780.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in excellent condition with no damage to the blade and only a tiny hairline crack where the blade and handle meet. The case is the original and made of hardened paper with a black finish. There is a bit of shrinkage where the lid meets the base which can be seen in photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNB. The pointed end of the handle was for reshaping the quill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case 18.5cm long\u003cbr\u003eThe knife 17cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock no. LV07\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curio Cabinet Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906883367069,"sku":"LV07","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/2855\/1303\/files\/lv07-18th-century-bone-penknife-in-case-_7.jpg?v=1789372466","url":"https:\/\/curiocabinetantiques.com\/en-ie\/products\/an-unusual-18th-century-penknife-and-case-c1780","provider":"Curio Cabinet Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}