Victorian Novelty Silver Magnet Pen Wipe / Desk Tidy

John Millward Banks, London 1894
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An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver Pen Wipe / Desk Tidy made in the form of a large horseshoe shaped magnet. The brushes of the pen wipe have been coloured to simulate a magnet, the central gilded area for storage, leather covered base.

By John Millward Banks, London, 1894

Retailed by Thornhill's of Bond Street, and stamped with design registration number 241576.

Sold - £565.00

Condition
In very good condition with just minor wear and a couple of dinks to the silver.
Dimensions
H
129 mm (5.08 inches)
W
75 mm (2.95 inches)
Weight
126.50 Grams (4.07 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
EBPP170213B
Medium
Silver