Victorian Novelty Silver Propelling Pencil 'For Ax'ing Questions'

Sampson Mordan & Co, London c1880
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An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of an Axe, with push button sliding mechanism to extend the pencil. The blade of the axe engraved "For Ax'ing Questions".

By Sampson Mordan & Co c1880

The handle also stamped with a diamond registration mark for 27th September 1880.

Open 110 mm
Closed 93 mm

Sold - £665.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order, a couple of pin-prick dinks to the tube.
Weight
16.90 Grams (0.54 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
PB260723.55
Medium
Silver