Rare Cased Gold Spiral Fluted Slider Pencil

Sampson Mordan & Co c1860
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An extremely fine Victorian 9 carat gold slider Pencil with very unusual spiral fluted body and mechanism, raised foliate scroll and acanthus leaf decoration to the slider ring and screw off end cap, set with stripped black agate seal stone. The screw off end cap reveals multi compartment lead reservoir. The sliding mechanism travels around the spiral body to propel the pencil.

Complete with original silk and velvet lined leather case.

Marked with diamond registration mark only. Possibly by Sampson Mordan, c1860.

123 mm open
95 mm closed

Sold - £400.00

Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair and in good working order.
Country
England
Stock Code
EBPP150511
Medium
Gold