Victorian Antique Gold Percussion Pistol Propelling Pencil
SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, London 1840
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A rare Victorian novelty Propelling Pencil made from 18 carat gold in the form of a percussion Pistol, the trigger guard sliding along the barrel to extend the pencil stamped to one side; S. Mordan and July 6th 1840 to the other.
It is likely that these percussion pistols were made to commemorate an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, by one Edward Oxford, who was tried for high treason at the Old Bailey on July 6th 1840, but was acquitted on the grounds of insanity and sent to Bethlehem Hospital
40 mm closed.
57 mm open.
Sold - £650.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Weight
4.50 Grams
(0.14 troy ounces)
Country
england
Stock Code
008154B
Medium
Gold
