Janet Carr
June 12
These items are on display in the Swedish Agency for Public Management, which was established in 1680.
I could not identify them all. Perhaps my readers could help me with the ones that I don't know?
Ink blotters
Pin holder on a writing tray. Pins were used before paper clips (which were a Norwegian invention)
Some kind of calculator perhaps? I really don't know
I have no idea about these but maybe they held candles or coins?
Stamps
Gavel, candle cutter, candle stick and ?
Is this a hole punch?
A gorgeous old bound book
Sand containers according to the notes, but I am not sure what they would be used for.
Blotter and pen tray
A press used in printing
Brass containers for official documents
A document holder and those things again - are they for coins?
A leather cheque protector
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