Cased Pair Victorian Novelty Silver Duelling Pistol Propelling Pencils
SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, London c1840
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A fine and rare pair of Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencils made in the form of Percussion Dueling Pistols, the trigger guards sliding to extend the pencil. Attached suspension rings. Complete with associated silk and velvet lined leather case. One pistol is gilded to differentiate.
Stamped : S Mordan & July 6th 1840. The barrels are also stamped with the number 353.
By Sampson Mordan & Co, London, c1840.
Closed 41 mm
Open 55 mm
Sold - £750.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Weight
8.50 Grams
(0.27 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
008586
Medium
Silver
