Rare Victorian Antique Silver Nelson's Column Pencil
Thomas Freeman, Birmingham c1844
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An extremely rare early Victorian silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of Nelson’s Column. The slider button formed as a fouled anchor. The screw-off top revealing a lead reserve and set with a citrine seal stone. The plinth stamped with the owners name: 'Jos Wood' and engraved with a diamond registration mark for the 30th January 1844. Also stamped with four of Nelson’s most famous Victories – Trafalgar, Nile, St Vincent and Copenhagen.
93 mm closed – 134 mm open.
Complete with associated silk and velvet lined leather case.
By Thomas Freeman, Birmingham, c1844 (Stamped T.F above Registered Design lozenge)
Sold - £1,795.00
Condition
In good condition with just a few minor dents to the barrel.
Weight
14.00 Grams
(0.45 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
JH131
Medium
Silver
