Victorian Novelty Silver & Enamel Egyptian Mummy Propelling Pencil
Sampson Mordan & Co c1880
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A rare Victorian novelty silver and enamel Propelling Pencil made in the form of an Egyptian Mummy, the body decorated with hieroglyphics and flowers in multi coloured enamels. Attached suspension ring.
By Sampson Mordan, c1880
Of larger than average size.
Open 124 mm
Closed 64 mm
Sold - £565.00
Condition
In good condition with just one minor enamel chip and in full working order, slight tarnish to the inner barrel.
Weight
21.00 Grams
(0.68 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
DC140716C
Medium
Silver & Enamel
Literature
Victorian and early 20th century novelty Propelling Pencils with Egyptian influences made in the form of Pharaoh's, Mummies or Sarcophagi are quite common. The majority however were made in Continental silver or other base materials, but this example made, or at least retailed by Sampson Mordan is very scarce.
