Pen waarmee de oorkonden van het leggen van de gedenksteen der Oranjesluizen en van de opening van de Haven van IJmuiden zijn ondergetekend c. 1870

This quill pen, created by Alexander Morton & Co. around 1870, holds historical significance as the instrument used to sign documents related to the laying of the cornerstone for the Oranjesluizen and the opening of the IJmuiden harbor. The pen, with its elegant and practical design, represents a bygone era of craftsmanship and serves as a tangible link to pivotal moments in Dutch maritime history. The quill, with its distinctive black feather and a silver holder, stands as a symbol of the meticulous attention to detail and the importance of written communication in the 19th century.