Victorian Novelty Silver & Gold Spinning Top Propelling Pencil

HAMILTON & CO c1880
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A very fine quality and rare novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of a Spinning Top, with applied bands of gold decoration and attached suspension ring. With superb four drawer telescopic action to extend the pencil.

Stamped: Hamilton & Co, Calcutta and Registered design number 127070, c1880.
Probably made by Sampson Mordan & Co in England and exported to India.

36 mm closed.
95 mm open

Sold - £850.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in good working order.
Weight
18.00 Grams (0.58 troy ounces)
Country
Calcutta
Stock Code
DC250314A
Medium
Silver