Victorian Novelty Silver Propelling Pencil 'For Ax'ing Questions'

SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, London c1878
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An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver Propelling Pencil made in the form of an Axe, with push button sliding mechanism to extend the pencil. The blade of the axe engraved ""For Ax'ing Questions"".

By Sampson Mordan & Co, London, c1878
The handle also stamped with a diamond registration mark.

95 mm closed.
110 mm open.

Sold - £780.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair and in full working order.
Weight
16.00 Grams (0.51 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
EB969G
Medium
Silver