Hedgehog Goose Pen Sharpener, Circa 1840, Very Technical, 8 Blades

Beautiful four-sided gray horn writer's pocket feather sharpener, mounted from steel and brass, allowing you to choose the shape, strength, and curvature of each of 8 blades.
It was quite an art to know how to sharpen your nib before starting to write.
This is an object imported from England, Louis Philippe period,
Beautiful quality steel, each blade is spring-loaded and signed on heel.
Good general condition, some wear and scars from use, one blade is incomplete, another is speckled...
8 cm folded, section: 1.5 cm, weight: 32 gr
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- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233.
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