Victorian Novelty Silver Song Thrush Egg Propelling Pencil

S Mordan & Co c1880
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A rare Victorian novelty silver and ceramic Propelling Pencil, the body formed as a Song Thrush's egg, with attached suspension ring.

Unmarked, but probably by S Mordan, c1880

Open 63 mm
Closed 36 mm

Sold - £565.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order, some crazing to the ceramic body.
Weight
14.00 Grams (0.45 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
CH00195C
Medium
Silver & Ceramic
Literature
See : The KB Collection of Pencils by Ken Bull, page 124, for a similar example by Mordan.