Victorian Antique Silver Novelty Percussion Pistol Propelling Pencil - Large Size
Sampson Mordan & Co c1840
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A rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of a Percussion Pistol with sliding mechanism to extend the pencil, the butt chased with foliate scrolls.
Stamped S Mordan and dated July 6th 1840.
64 mm closed
85 mm open
This is the larger sized example of these Pistol Pencils produced by Mordan.
Sold - £495.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order.
Weight
12.00 Grams
(0.39 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
EB970E
Medium
Silver
Literature
See: The KB Collection of Pencils, by Kenneth Bull, page 23.
