Victorian Novelty Parcel Gilt Silver Christmas Cracker Propelling Pencil
S Mordan & Co 1899
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A fine and rare Victorian novelty parcel gilt silver telescopic Propelling Pencil made in the form of a Christmas Cracker with engraved gilded ends and attached suspension ring.
Stamped with the retailers mark of Hamilton & Co, of Calcutta, but probably made by Sampson Mordan & Co, c1880.
Open 83 mm
Closed 52 mm
Sold - £1,450.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order.
Weight
16.40 Grams
(0.53 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
CH00216A
Medium
Silver Gilt
Literature
See: The KB Collection of Pencils by Kenneth Bull, page 98 fig 2 for a similar example.
