Victorian Novelty Silver Bramah Key Propelling Pencil - Registered Design

Sampson Mordan & Co c1874
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A rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of a "Bramah Key", with hob-nail cut decoration to the barrel.

Unmarked, but almost certainly by Sampson Mordan & Co, London, c1874

Sampson Mordan registered this design (No: 282843) on 8th June 1874 (see photo of original).

Engraved with a retailers mark of A T & Co ?

Open 83 mm
Closed 54 mm

Sold - £450.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order
Weight
10.40 Grams (0.33 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS161019H
Medium
Silver