id:			167727
accession number:	2009.39.c
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/2009.39.c
updated:		2024-03-26 02:01:18.428000

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

title:				Paper Knife from a Writing Set
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creation date:			c. 1830
creation date earliest:		1825
creation date latest:		1835
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creditline:			Gift of Howard F. Stirn
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culture:	England, mid-19th century
technique:	hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case
department:	Decorative Art and Design
collection:	Decorative Arts
type:		Miscellaneous
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CREATORS

* John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779)  - artist

* Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844)  - artist

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measurements: Overall: 20.3 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm (8 x 1 x 7/8 in.)
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PROVENANCE

	Collection of The Prince of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany
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web:	https://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/2009.39.c/2009.39.c_web.jpg
print:	https://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/2009.39.c/2009.39.c_print.jpg
full:	https://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/2009.39.c/2009.39.c_full.tif