Victorian Silver Spare Leads Case Registered Design

Sampson Mordan c1855
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A rare Victorian silver Spare Leads Case of a registered design, the hollow cylindrical case with a pull-off lid, the rifled exterior with tubes to accept the leads, the revolving inner lid holds the contents in place and has a recess in the rim to allow one lead to be removed at a time.

By Sampson Mordan & Co, c1855.

The base stamped: REGISTERED - MARCH 7th - 1855.
The lid stamped: S.MORDAN & Co & 'H' for 0.9mm Hard Leads.

Sold - £265.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
20 mm (0.79 inches)
DIA
12 mm (0.47 inches)
Weight
5.20 Grams (0.17 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS221124A
Medium
Silver