Georgian Silver Porte Crayon With Perpetual Calendar & Classical Seal
JOSEPH WILLMORE 1817
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A rare Georgian silver Porte Crayon with integral Perpetual Calendar, the days of the week engraved on a moveable collar which is held in place by the screw off Seal cap. Unusual black agate Seal engraved with a ‘classical’ lady’s head. Repousse decorated sliding ring.
Illustrated on the front cover of ‘Collecting Pencils’, by Courtier, Marshall & Marshall (second revised edition).
By Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1817.
Sold - £595.00
Condition
In good condition with minor wear to the high points and poorly struck marks.
Dimensions
H
100 mm
(3.94 inches)
Country
England
Stock Code
EB575
Medium
Silver
