Spring buffer paperweight

Made:
Sheffield
maker:
Thomas Turton & Sons

Paperweight, shaped like spring buffer, inscribed "Thomas Turton & Sons Patent Sheffield", thought to be from the office of the Chief Inspector, Nine Elms Station.

Details

Category:
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
Object Number:
1977-7800
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood (unidentified) and lead (metal)
type:
paperweight
credit:
Palmer, R.J.