Description
Morris (William, designer, author, and visionary socialist, 1834-96) Morris's quill pen, 180mm length, metal label "This pen belonged to William Morris, inscribed label by Drinkwater on verso, framed and glazed, overall size 159 x 247mm., [c. 1890s]; and 4 others, 2 pens owned by Drinkwater, 1 vol. William Morris: A Critical Study by Drinkwater on Morris and another by Morris, v.s., v.d. (5).
⁂ Provenance of first mentioned label inscribed by Drinkwater: "This pen, which belonged William Morris and has been cut since use was given to me by Emery Walker in 1912 JD."
Lot 136
Morris (William) Morris's quill pen, [c. 1890s]; and 4 others including 2 vol. by or about Morris (5).
Hammer Price: £1,200
Description
Morris (William, designer, author, and visionary socialist, 1834-96) Morris's quill pen, 180mm length, metal label "This pen belonged to William Morris, inscribed label by Drinkwater on verso, framed and glazed, overall size 159 x 247mm., [c. 1890s]; and 4 others, 2 pens owned by Drinkwater, 1 vol. William Morris: A Critical Study by Drinkwater on Morris and another by Morris, v.s., v.d. (5).
⁂ Provenance of first mentioned label inscribed by Drinkwater: "This pen, which belonged William Morris and has been cut since use was given to me by Emery Walker in 1912 JD."