Penwork box in book form : Nicol's Works, Vol. II
Case carved from solid wood - likely maple. Separately made lid including two integral wooden hinges with ferrous pins. Design drawn in black ink, depicting a sailing ship on the lid and a castle on the bottom.The top hinge was repaired with new wood and retouching. Most penwork has faded and was enhanced with paint or ink. After, the exterior surfaces received a thickly applied clear varnish. -- description by Mindell Dubansky in consultation with Lynn Heckman
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