Victorian Novelty Gold Key Propelling Pencil - Registered Design
Sampson Mordan & Co c1874
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A rare Victorian novelty 9 carat gold (tested) Propelling Pencil made in the form of a Key, with hob-nail cut decoration to the barrel.
Unmarked, but almost certainly by Sampson Mordan & Co, London, c1874
Sampson Mordan registered this design (No: 282844) on 8th June 1874 (see photo of original)
Open 85 mm
Closed 54 mm
Sold - £495.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order
Weight
8.90 Grams
(0.29 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS161019G
Medium
Gold