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Oliver Cromwell's inkwell.
Oliver Cromwell's inkwell.
Photo: . Ozymandias .
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Item #: 28138
Unearthed recently at a top secret location in Wigan, the exact location of the site being known only to a handful of Wiganers,....but rest assured, it is in Wigan..... Would I lie ? ....The registered number, 687097, embossed on the base of this relic, would indicate that it was manufactured in 1922. Check it out for yourself.....O.k., a tad bit after Cromwell's time I'll admit, but it's still getting on a bit, I'm sure you'll agree. Incidentally, it's yours if you want it Irene. I'll throw the quill in as well.
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Comment by: Vb on 15th July 2016 at 08:26

Ozy correct me if I am wrong does it become an antique after 100years?

Comment by: irene roberts on 15th July 2016 at 09:24

Thanks, Ozzy!

Comment by: . Ozymandias. on 15th July 2016 at 15:37

Sorry Veebs, I don't have a clue, I'm just a wagon driver.
I'll drop it off next time I'm passing Irene.

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 15th July 2016 at 18:28

A nice display can be made from just a few of these items. There are many types from which to chose i.e. Cottage Igloo Umbrella, and I'm sure Oz' can confirm that your's, Irene, is a 'Canon' type.

Comment by: irene roberts on 15th July 2016 at 19:16

Thankyou, Philip. x.

Comment by: . Ozymandias . on 15th July 2016 at 19:41

Very generous of you to suggest that I may be knowledgable about inkwells Philip. However the truth of the matter unfortunately, is that like Manuel in Fawlty Towers, " I know nothing. "
Regards. Ozy.

Comment by: Johnny on 16th July 2016 at 01:04

Looks like a Parker quill to me...or maybe Mount Blanc

Comment by: irene roberts on 16th July 2016 at 16:14

Johnny, the quill is a feather from a peahen. Ozy, it looks lovely on our fireplace; thanks!

Comment by: Carolaen on 18th July 2016 at 16:54

When I was little - in the 1950s- my Grandfather (who lived in Aspull) regularly used to tell me that it was well known that Oliver Cromwell was a Bolton working man who rose up against the King - hence the battle of Wigan lane, The Bloody mountain, the Cannon on Longshoot etc.In later years when I was studying History at WGS I told him that in reality Cromwell was an East Anglian landowner. etc,. he never believed me. Sometimes storiess are better than the reality.

Comment by: Keith on 28th July 2016 at 20:12

According to Wikipedia - Cromwell was by descent a Welshman and showed a close interest in the well-being of the land of his fathers His great grandfather was Sir Richard Williams born in Glamorgan, near Cardiff, who was highly "esteemed" by Queen Elizabeth 1st. Arguments about Oliver Cromwell still continue regarding his campaigns and actions..

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