Earliest George IV Silver Sliding Propelling Pencil with Prototype Lead Reservoir
SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, London 1823
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An extremely rare and early George IV fully hallmarked silver sliding Propelling Pencil, the plain cylindrical body with reeded decoration and unusual prototype lead reservoir with bayonet fitting and removable cover with plain silver seal.
By Sampson Mordan, London, 1823.
Also stamped : MORDAN & Co PATENT (no 'S')
Open 122 mm
Closed 97 mm
Sold - £1,200.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in good working order.
Weight
20.50 Grams
(0.66 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS060819E
Medium
Silver
Literature
This is the earliest recorded date for a hallmarked mechanical silver Propelling Pencil by Sampson Mordan and it is also the earliest known date for a lead reservoir.
