Friday, 6 March 2015

A new toy...

Today I received something I've always wanted...

I bought it on ebay, it's been refurbirshed but the lock doesn't work, which kept the cost down...


It came with the pen tray and the ink well, but I already had a dip pen.

 There's plenty of room to store stationery under the writing boards, and I couldn't wait to play...

My first left-handed writing with a dip pen... As I say, 'It's just beautiful! Will I ever want to stop?'

 Such a happy, happy girl!

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14 comments:

  1. Elizabeth6 March 2015 at 08:54

    Wow! Congrats Claire, it's so precious! You deserve it! And the pen is gorgeous too, I've never written with a dip pen, should be a great experience. Have fun!

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    1. Claire6 March 2015 at 10:19

      It's quite addictive, Elizabeth! I now need to buy blotting paper - and spare nibs :)

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  2. Anonymous6 March 2015 at 10:12

    So enticing - just made to have a precious journal kept in it. Beautiful acquisition, Claire!

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    1. Claire6 March 2015 at 10:23

      It certainly is, Roz! I think it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever owned...

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  3. Marcheline6 March 2015 at 11:19

    FABULOUS. There is no other word. Except those. And those.

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    1. Claire6 March 2015 at 23:05

      I know - I am a very lucky girl!! I've left a comment on your quill quest post :)
      Are you on Facebook at all - to PM me? I'd love to send you a letter using my writing slope... Or you could email me your postal address using the Contact Form here - I think we are birds of a feather, indeed :D x

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    2. Scriptor Senex6 March 2015 at 23:47

      I'm sure you and Marcheline are birds of a feather. She is a very special friend of mine and the first contact she had with me was a beautifully written letter (and a gift of chocolate cherries!) The cherries have been eaten long since but the letter is laminated and is stuck on my study wall.

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    3. Marcheline8 March 2015 at 08:56

      Whooeee - people have been saying nice things about me behind my back! What a nice surprise! 8-)

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  4. Wendy Hewgill6 March 2015 at 13:53

    How lovely, Claire, I've always wanted one, I've seen loads on antique programs, and often thought what an acquisition it would be. Enjoy yourself. x

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  5. Scriptor Senex6 March 2015 at 23:42

    I have my grandmother's which is not in such good condition as yours but is still very precious to me. For years I have had 'learn calligraphy' on my to-do list. I hope I manage it eventually.
    I have a load of pen nibs. I'll put some in the post to you next week. (I think I even have a 'left-handed' nib if I can find it.)

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    1. Claire7 March 2015 at 02:22

      How lovely to have your grandmother's writing slope! Is it worth refurbishing? And thank you, some extra nibs would be most welcome, especially left-handed! :)

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  6. Anonymous7 March 2015 at 02:35

    So pleased it has gone to a good home enjoy xxxx

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    1. Claire7 March 2015 at 02:44

      It certainly has!! Don't think I've ever owned such a beautiful object before - you can be sure I'll treasure it :) xx

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