Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Ivory Gavel Propelling Pencil

Sampson Mordan & Co c1870
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A rare Victorian novelty silver mounted ivory Propelling Pencil made in the form of an Auctioneers Gavel, with push button sliding mechanism to open.

By Sampson Mordan & Co, c1870

The head of the gavel also stamped with the initials - 'R.G.B.C', possibly the owners initials or those of a club ?

Open 112 mm
Closed 90 mm

Sold - £565.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order, two extremely minor surface hair cracks to the ivory.
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS231118B
Medium
Silver & Ivory