Victorian Scottish Gold Mounted Multi-Coloured Hardstone Sliding Propelling Pencil
c1850
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An extremely fine quality mid 19th century Scottish (or made for the Scottish market), gold mounted multi-coloured hardstone sliding Propelling Pencil, the nonagon shaped body made up from multitudinous panels of different coloured hardstones. The cut-out shaped slider button set with Celtic style flower head. The gold mounts formed as engraved acanthus leaves and the screw off flower head and scroll engraved terminal set with a citrine and opening to reveal a rifled lead reservoir.
Open 128 mm
Closed 101 mm
Sold - £850.00
Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair and in full working order
Country
Scotland
Stock Code
CH00130C
Medium
Gold
