Cased Victorian Novelty Silver Tennis Racket Propelling Pencil
Sampson Mordan & Co c1889
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A rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of a Tennis Racket, with gilded strings and attached suspension ring. The pencil is extended by twisting the ribbed handle.
Complete with contemporary silk and velvet lined leather case with gilded initials 'D.B.C' and dated 1889.
Unmarked but probably Sampson Mordan, c1889
Open 81 mm
Closed 65 mm
Sold - £500.00
Condition
In good condition and in full working order with just a tiny bit of damage to the very tip of the nozzle.
Weight
8.00 Grams
(0.26 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS230317
Medium
Silver
