Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Ivory Kate Greenaway Propelling Pencil

Sampson Mordan & Co c1881
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A rare Victorian silver mounted ivory novelty figural telescopic Propelling Pencil depicting a Kate Greenaway character and of a registered design. The carved ivory figure depicting a boy in old fashioned costume wearing a hat and a long coat and holding a stick.

By Sampson Mordan & Co, c1881. The diamond registration mark for December 12th 1881.

Open 74mm Closed 44mm

Sold - £785.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order, a very minor small old haircrack to the base of the figure.
Weight
12.00 Grams (0.39 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS231118C
Medium
Ivory