Rare Victorian Novelty Silver Telescopic Pillar Box Propelling Pencil

Sampson Mordan & Co c1870
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An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver and enamel telescopic Propelling Pencil made in the form of an early Pillar / Post Box with crown finial and enamel collection times sign. Also engraved with the Royal Cypher 'VR', for Victoria Regina.

Unmarked but almost certainly by Sampson Mordan, c1870.

100 mm open.
57 mm closed.

Sold - £1,350.00

Condition
In good condition with just a couple of very minor dinks to the base and inner sleeve. In full working order.
Weight
20.00 Grams (0.64 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
EB738A
Medium
Silver