Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Carved Ebony Moorish Dogs Head Propelling Pencil
Sampson Mordan & Co c1873
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A rare Victorian novelty silver mounted carved ebony Propelling Pencil, the terminal formed as a moorish type dogs head wearing a Tam o'Shanter hat, with pale blue glass eyes. Twist opening mechanism.
Complete with original fitted leather case with gilt Sampson Mordan retailer's lozenge.
By Sampson Mordan & Co, c1873. Also stamped with a diamond registration mark for 5th November 1873.
Open 128 mm
Closed 111 mm
Sold - £795.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order, one tiny hair crack to the ebony shaft.
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS200219.223
Medium
Silver