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Pen with which the deeds of the laying of the cornerstone of the Oranjesluizen and the opening of the Port of IJmuiden were signed
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Pen with which the deeds of the laying of the cornerstone of the Oranjesluizen and the opening of the Port of IJmuiden were signed

Morton & Co., Alexander · c. 1870 · braiding; soldering; striking (metalworking); forging; gild; metal; gold (metal); silver (metal); feather (material)

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Pen, consisting of an eagle feather, a silver handle with plant motifs and a gold tip. The pen stands in a stand of braided metal wire, soldered in one place. Marked: illegible. Inscription: on the tip: MORTON / NEW YORK / 1st QUALITY No. 6.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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penNoordzeekanaalOranjesluizenIJmuiden
Credit linePen waarmee de oorkonden van het leggen van de gedenksteen der Oranjesluizen en van de opening van de Haven van IJmuiden zijn ondergetekend. c. 1870. Morton & Co., Alexander. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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