Rare Novelty Trowel Propelling Pencil

SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, London c1872
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A very rare Victorian Novelty silver Propelling Pencil formed as a Presentation Trowel with shaped ivory handle. The blade of the trowel engraved with a band of foliate scroll decoration, the base stamped S. Mordan & Co with diamond registration mark for 5th December 1872. Twist mechanism to propel the pencil.

By Sampson Mordan & Co, London c1872.

89 mm open - 75 mm closed.

Sold - £750.00

Condition
In good working order with no damage or repair, a hairline crack to the ivory handle.
Weight
11.00 Grams (0.35 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
EBPP140211
Medium
Silver