Victorian German Silver Combined Letter / Coin Balance / Propelling Pencil
John Sheldon, Birmingham c1842
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A rare Victorian German silver combined Letter and Coin Balance with a Propelling Pencil reversibly fitting into the casing one end and a seal terminal to the other, the body with reeded decoration. The balance graduated 1D to 4D & SW.
Unmarked, but almost certainly by John Sheldon c1842.
The registered design for this ""Nonpareil miniature letter and coin balance and ever-point pencil case"" was entered on 22nd April 1842.
Registered design number 1207.
Sold - £340.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in good working order.
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS170613.277
Medium
Silver