Victorian 15 Carat Gold Sliding Mechanical Propelling Pencil
Sampson Mordan & Co c1845
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A good quality Victorian 15 carat gold (tested) sliding mechanical Propelling Pencil with ribbed body and foliate chased slider ring, the screw-off terminal chased with acanthus leaves and set with a plain white chalcedony seal stone and opening to reveal a rifled lead reservoir.
The body stamped : S. MORDAN & Co MAKERS.
By Sampson Mordan & Co, c1845 - 57
Open 110 mm
Closed 91 mm
Sold - £440.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, a couple of minor surface bruises. The makers mark rather poorly struck.
Weight
17.90 Grams
(0.58 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS140520G
Medium
Gold