![A wooden mechanical quill cutter. c1850](http://curiocabinetantiques.com/cdn/shop/files/lb07-wooden-quill-cutter-machine-_1_{width}x.jpg?v=1717427495)
A Victorian machine to shape the the end of a feather into a pen nib- a quill cutter.
This example is in a dark wood and has silver plated cover. There is a folding penknife as well which has been repaired several times over the years by splicing on a new blade-a thrifty previous owner!
10cm long (4 inches)
Stock no. LB07