Victorian Novelty Silver Magnum Size Champagne Bottle Telescopic Propelling Pencil
S Mordan & Co 1880
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A rare Victorian novelty silver telescopic Propelling Pencil made in the form of a Champagne Bottle and of a larger than average size (probably to represent a Magnum bottle), with three drawer (rather than the more usual two drawer) telescopic action and attached suspension ring.
The body engraved with a cypher - ""ME"" below a Ducal Coronet.
Probably made by Sampson Mordan, c1880, but stamped with the retailer's mark of Leuchars.
140 mm open
60 mm closed
Sold - £850.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order
Weight
25.50 Grams
(0.82 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
CH00229D
Medium
Silver
Literature
Leuchars were high end retailers in Piccadilly London, and Rue de la Paix, Paris.
