Victorian Cased Silver Sliding Propelling Pencil With Patent Watch Key

William Vales, Birmingham c1890
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A rare Victorian silver sliding Propelling Pencil with hexagonal body engraved with foliate scroll decoration, the top section unscrewing to reveal a William Vale patent watch key, the acanthus leaf decorated finial set with an orange foiled seal stone and also unscrewing to reveal a lead reservoir.

Complete with silk and velvet lined fitted case.

By William Vale, Birmingham, c1890

Open 123 mm
Closed 100 mm

Sold - £185.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, some superficial marks to the watch key, but in full working order.
Weight
18.70 Grams (0.60 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS091020AA
Medium
Silver