Victorian Antique Silver Novelty Sarcophagus Propelling Pencil
Sampson Mordan & Co c1880
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A rare Victorian novelty silver telescopic Propelling Pencil made in the form of an Egyptian Sarcophagus, the body engraved with various hieroglyphics. Attached suspension ring.
By Sampson Mordan & Co, c1880
63 mm closed
107 mm open.
Sold - £995.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order. The surface of the silver on the reverse is slightly pitted and scratched.
Weight
23.00 Grams
(0.74 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS151214
Medium
Silver
Literature
These Egyptian Sarcophagus type Pencils are quite common made in Continental silver and other base materials but this example made of English silver by Sampson Mordan is quite rare and is larger than the average size.
