Paper Knife from a Writing Set

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Maker: John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779), and Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844)
Date: c. 1830
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.)
Place of origin: England
Held by: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of Howard F. Stirn

Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0

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