China Rose Antiques
Sampson Mordan Silver Propelling Pencil
REF: 4581 / LA328655
£118
€132
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Description
This silver propelling pencil was made by the noted silver firm of Sampson Mordan & Co. of London. The top of the pencil, mounted with banded agate, unscrews to reveal the receptacles for the pencil lead. The extended length is 113 mm (4.5 inches), the retracted length is 88 mm (3.5 inches) and it weighs 12 gms. It is in very good condition. It is stamped with the mark "Sampson Mordan & Co. Makers" which indicates that it dates from the period 1845-52.
measurements
Length:
113 mm
Weight:
12 g
declaration
China Rose Antiques has clarified that the Sampson Mordan Silver Propelling Pencil (LA328655) is genuinely of
the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c 1850
additional info
Period:
Early Victorian
Material:
Silver
Origin:
English
Artisan:
Sampson Mordan & Co
Date of Manufacture:
c 1850
delivery
Postage to the UK will be GBP16.60, to the US USD18.80, and to Europe Euro18.90.
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