Victorian Novelty Silver Plumb Bob / Spinning Top Propelling Pencil
Sampson Mordan & Co, London c1873
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A rare Victorian novelty silver telescopic Propelling Pencil modelled in the form of a Plumb Bob or Spinning Top, with six extending sections.
By Sampson Mordan & Co, London c1873.
Open 91 mm
Closed 35 mm
Stamped with a design registration mark for 12th September 1873.
The design application for the Plumb Bob Pencil was made by Walter Thornhill of 144 New Bond Street in 1873.
This design registration mark appears on Pencils carrying either the Thornhill or Sampson Mordan's name on top of the cap, each pencil also carries a serial number. Although this was a popular design made in three different sizes it appears more frequently by Sampson Mordan than by Walter Thornhill. This pencil is numbered 1667.
Sold - £420.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, a little stiff to open and close, but fully functional including the internal metal drive pin.
Weight
15.30 Grams
(0.49 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS140322
Medium
Silver
