Rare Victorian Novelty Silver 'Kentish Signpost' Propelling Pencil

Walter Thornhill, London c1880
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An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil formed as a wooden sign post with an owl perched on one arm.

The pencil extended via a push button sliding mechanism and the arms of the sign post engraved with the names of two Seaside Towns in Kent - Hythe and Dover. Stamped W. Thornhill & Co.

By Walter Thornhill & Co, c1880.

Closed 70 mm
Open 89 mm.

Sold - £850.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order.
Weight
11.00 Grams (0.35 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
008163-136
Medium
Silver