Paper Knife from a Writing Set
c. 1830
John Hamilton Mortimer
John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779)
Decorative Art and Design
Paper Knife from a Writing Set, c. 1830. John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779), and Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844). Hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case; overall: 20.3 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm (8 x 1 x 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.39.c
- Maker/Artist
- Mortimer, John Hamilton
- Classification
- Miscellaneous
- Formatted Medium
- hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case
- Medium
- hardstones, including, lapis, lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold, original, fitted, velvet-lined, case
- Dimensions
- Overall: 20.3 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm (8 x 1 x 7/8 in.)
- Departments
- Decorative Art and Design
- Accession Number
- 2009.39.c
- Credit Line
- Gift of Howard F. Stirn
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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