Victorian Antique Silver Novelty Duck Propelling Pencil

Sampson Mordan & Co c1890
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A rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of a swimming duck, complete with trailing webbed feet and attached suspension ring.

By Sampson Mordan & Co, c1890.

Also stamped with a diamond registration mark.

Open 54 mm
Closed 32 mm

Sold - £850.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order, the ducks beak just slightly bent.
Weight
9.50 Grams (0.31 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS140715
Medium
Silver
Literature
See : The KB Collection of Pencils, by Kenneth Bull, page 107, number 12.