Cased Victorian Novelty Silver Gilt Butter Knife Propelling Pencil

Sampson Mordan c1882
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A very fine quality novelty silver gilt Propelling Pencil, made in the form of a butter knife, the blade finely engraved to both sides with birds and foliage and a fan in the aesthetic style, the pencil emerging from the leaf capped pistol grip handle on a sliding mechanism. Complete with silk and velvet lined fitted leather retailers case.

By Sampson Mordan, c1882. Stamped with a diamond registration mark.

Open 143 mm
Closed 111 mm

Sold - £750.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order
Weight
13.50 Grams (0.43 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
PB151222.44
Medium
Silver